Ian Goss
Senior Constable Ian Goss, known as Gossie, was based on a non-fictional character on Blue Heelers. He was an old friend of Tom Croydon's, who successfully landed the job of running the one man station at Widgeree in Season 8 (2001). As a Widgeree local, it was believed that he should be able to do a satisfactory job of keeping the usual quiet town of Widgeree at piece. In 2003 (Season 10) Gossie wa involved in an incident that ultimately decided his fate as a Police officer when a young French filmmaker was killed in Widgeree in an incident Gossie should have prevented. Gossie later returned in 2006 (Season 13) as a shop owner with a grudge against his old mate Tom Croydon.
The real life Ian Goss "Gossie" was a Senior Constable of Police where he served at a rural town approximately 42 Kms North of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Gossie as he was affectionately known to the community and his colleagues, was stationed at the rural town of Riddells Creek for approximately 20 years. He was a typical 'country copper' who was respected by all. His character was introduced into Blue Healers by a Victoria Police Media Advisor who was a Sergeant with Victoria Police.
Widgeree Police Station was filmed at location at Clarkefield, Victoria, Australia. This is a short distance South of Riddells Creek. Clarkefield is famous for its hotel which is reputed to be haunted.
Portrayed by Roy Billing,1994, 2001 - 2003, 2006
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