Publications

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Citation Magazine

Citation Magazine is the official newsletter and flagship publication of the Northern Territory Police Museum & Historical Society, documenting the history, stories, and heritage of the Northern Territory Police and its community. It features articles on policing history, personal accounts, and historical research, with editions published regularly across many years. Membership in the Society includes a subscription to Citation, supporting the preservation and sharing of this rich historical record.

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Citation – August 2025

Focuses on National Police Remembrance Day and the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance, honouring officers who have lost their lives. The edition also features historical profiles, station stories, and reflections on service across generations.

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Citation – May 2025

Explores stories of service past and present, including World War I contributions, pioneering Territory policing, and life after service. Highlights include profiles of early mounted constables and accounts from remote stations.

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Citation – February 2025

Examines Cyclone Tracy’s clean-up and recovery through first-hand accounts from police and emergency personnel. Also commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the British arrival at Fort Dundas on the Tiwi Islands.

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Citation – December 2024 (Cyclone Tracy 50-Year Special Edition)

A special commemorative edition marking 50 years since Cyclone Tracy, featuring powerful firsthand accounts from police, emergency workers, and community members who experienced the disaster and its aftermath.

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Citation – May 2024

Celebrates the legacy of service within the NT Police, including historical research on tracking, early policing, and reflections on retired officers. Features stories highlighting Aboriginal trackers and significant moments in Force history.

Citation Magazine Issues

Citation – November 2011

Examines the controversial history of Commissioner George Vernon Dudley alongside newly uncovered archival material and historical commentary.

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Citation – May 2011

Includes detailed research into Commissioner Dudley’s past, as well as profiles of key contributors to early Territory policing.

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Citation – November 2010

A collection of historical anecdotes, archival discoveries, and member research highlighting notable episodes from NT Police history.

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Citation – May 2010

This edition features a major tribute to legendary NT officer Roy “Bluey” Harvey, recounting his remarkable bush patrols, the 40-day Larry Boy Janba manhunt, and his service through Cyclone Tracy. It also includes detailed historical research on Superintendent Bill Littlejohn’s role in early wireless experiments that helped establish the Flying Doctor Service, along with vivid wartime accounts from the Mofflin police family and stories of Territory writer Ernestine Hill.

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Citation – November 2009

Features historical investigations and member contributions exploring significant Territory policing events and personalities.

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Citation – May 2009

Showcases archival research and stories documenting important developments in the growth of the Northern Territory Police.

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Citation – November 2008

Presents researched articles and rare insights into early Territory policing operations and community life.

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Citation – May 2008

Highlights stories from the NT Police Museum archives, focusing on notable officers and landmark historical events.

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Citation – December 2005

Explores significant historical events and personalities connected to Northern Territory policing. Detailed research and reflections contribute to preserving institutional history.

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Citation – October 2005

Presents in-depth historical articles drawn from archival records and early newspaper reports. The edition highlights the complexities of policing during formative periods in the Territory’s development.

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Citation – February 2004

Features a detailed historical article on Trooper August Lucanus and policing during the Margaret River gold rush era. The issue also includes updates on museum preservation efforts and Society activities.

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Citation – September 2003

Features researched stories from the Territory’s policing past, highlighting operational challenges and significant community events. Archival material preserves the experiences of officers serving in remote regions.

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