FOLKS Has anyone got access to BDMs that could have a look and see if a William Pickthorne gets a mention. He got his C/F in 1826 in NSW and then disappeared. Garth

Hi to my fellow Sandgropers, I believe my Grt Grt Grandmother died onboard the ship Palestine which left Plymouth, England in November 1852 and arrived in WA Apr 1853. Could someone tell me where her death would have been recorded and would a death certificate have been issued? Her name was Jane BEECROFT. Regards Sue.

Dear Marilyn and Dave, No worries, i just hope it helps you, But if you think he might have been a convict, you could be in luck, our Convict records are very well documented, if you do a Google search with something like Australian convicts records/ arrivals etc. you will get heaps of sites. These are 2 very good ones for what you are looking for, www.rootsweb.com/`austashs/convicts/tas_con. htm that has the ship you mentioned on it. this one is our Capital City Canberra, also very good, www.n/a.gov.au/collect/genealogy/mfmopen/genealtas.htm Best of Luck. Cheers, Linda The Waugh's wrote: > Dear Linda > > Thank you so very much for taking the time and trouble to help us with > our enquiry. You are wonderful. > The John Cash who married Elizabeth Dunks we think could be ours, we > will certainly follow up the sites that you have so kindly recommended. > We really didn't know where to start, so your help has been invaluable. > What a shame the records are destroyed, it must make family history > research very difficult, as these records have certainly helped in our > research in the UK. > At least you have ruled out the areas where John can't be found, which > is a big help. > > Thank you once again, we really do appreciate your efforts on our > behalf, you are marvellous. > > Kindest regard > Marilyn and Dave > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda" <jlwellwood@primus.com.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 11:24 PM > Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] JOHN CASH > > >> Dear Marilyn and Dave, >> >> I live in Australia, and can tell you, you will not find any census >> records from here they are always destroyed by law, your idea of a >> will is most likely your best bet, and you can search Victoria on >> www.prov.vic.gov.au/archivesvictoria or Email them at >> archivesvictoria@dvc.vic.gov.au and for New South Wales you can >> search on >> http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyhistory/searchhistoricalrecords.htm >> >> I had a look at my CDs and found John CASH age 36, married Elizabeth >> Dunks age 28, in Tasmania on the 28 Oct 1844, reg. no. 1453. this >> will be the one you refer to, unfortunately the indexes do not give >> any further information. >> >> And a John CASh died, 27 Dec 1876, age 75, Tasmania, reg. no. 175. >> again no further information. >> >> There is one death in Geelong Victoria, John Cash, in 1888, age 55, >> but would be a bit young for yours. >> >> I have only got Tas. N.S.W. Vic. WA so could be he was in South >> Australia, or Queensland. >> >> Sorry I can not be of more help, best of luck in your research, >> Cheers, Linda. >> The Waugh's wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Hello Listers >>> We are newcomers to the list and hope that someone may be able to >>> advise on researching in Australia. >>> We are trying to find JOHN CASH. He was probably born in Cheshire, >>> England around 1800- 1810. >>> He married MARTHA HAYES in Cheshire in 1830. The family story goes >>> that he left Martha to go to Australia where he is said to have >>> prospered. The date ranges are between 1830 - 1845. >>> >>> He was never heard of for many years but later returned to visit >>> Martha who promptly showed him the door. >>> Martha had remarried in 1845 assuming John had died. When John died >>> he is said to have left Martha his estate which Martha refused to >>> accept because he had remarried (we assume) saying that his property >>> should be left to John's wife and children in Australia. Another >>> family story says that Martha did look into receiving the estate. >>> We did receive some information that there was a John Cash born in >>> Stafford who was transported to Tasmania on the Lord Goderich. He >>> later married an ELIZABETH DUNKS. He died a pauper in 1876 and >>> buried in Tasmania. Whilst the dates tie in, the area of birth is >>> in question. We don't know of any connection between the CASH family >>> and the Stafford area, but having said that we know nothing of his >>> origins. >>> We think that a Will may hold a key if it mentions MARTHA CASH and >>> children ANN and PETER CASH as we don't know any other way to >>> identify our John Cash. Has anyone any suggestions as to how we may >>> proceed to locate Wills (with us living in the UK) and access >>> census's on line? >>> As we don't know which state John went to we apologise for any >>> duplication of this request that you may see on other lists. >>> >>> We would really appreciate any help or advice. >>> >>> Kindest regards >>> Marilyn and Dave >>> >>> >>> ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== >>> Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use >>> DPS-CHAT-L ? >>> A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' >>> >>> ============================== >>> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >>> areas they lived. 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Hi Marilyn, I have 2 John Cash in SA, neither of them are the right ages for your man, both died in early 1900 one aged 27 one aged in 40's. sorry not much help. Chees Rhonda

Dear Marilyn and Dave, I live in Australia, and can tell you, you will not find any census records from here they are always destroyed by law, your idea of a will is most likely your best bet, and you can search Victoria on www.prov.vic.gov.au/archivesvictoria or Email them at archivesvictoria@dvc.vic.gov.au and for New South Wales you can search on http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyhistory/searchhistoricalrecords.htm I had a look at my CDs and found John CASH age 36, married Elizabeth Dunks age 28, in Tasmania on the 28 Oct 1844, reg. no. 1453. this will be the one you refer to, unfortunately the indexes do not give any further information. And a John CASh died, 27 Dec 1876, age 75, Tasmania, reg. no. 175. again no further information. There is one death in Geelong Victoria, John Cash, in 1888, age 55, but would be a bit young for yours. I have only got Tas. N.S.W. Vic. WA so could be he was in South Australia, or Queensland. Sorry I can not be of more help, best of luck in your research, Cheers, Linda. The Waugh's wrote: > > >Hello Listers > >We are newcomers to the list and hope that someone may be able to advise on researching in Australia. > >We are trying to find JOHN CASH. He was probably born in Cheshire, England around 1800- 1810. >He married MARTHA HAYES in Cheshire in 1830. The family story goes that he left Martha to go to Australia where he is said to have prospered. >The date ranges are between 1830 - 1845. > >He was never heard of for many years but later returned to visit Martha who promptly showed him the door. >Martha had remarried in 1845 assuming John had died. >When John died he is said to have left Martha his estate which Martha refused to accept because he had remarried (we assume) saying that his property >should be left to John's wife and children in Australia. Another family story says that Martha did look into receiving the estate. > >We did receive some information that there was a John Cash born in Stafford who was transported to Tasmania on the Lord Goderich. He later married an >ELIZABETH DUNKS. He died a pauper in 1876 and buried in Tasmania. Whilst the dates tie in, the area of birth is in question. We don't know of any connection between the CASH family and the Stafford area, but having said that we know nothing of his origins. > >We think that a Will may hold a key if it mentions MARTHA CASH and children ANN and PETER CASH as we don't know any other way to identify our John Cash. >Has anyone any suggestions as to how we may proceed to locate Wills (with us living in the UK) and access census's on line? > >As we don't know which state John went to we apologise for any duplication of this request that you may see on other lists. > >We would really appreciate any help or advice. > >Kindest regards >Marilyn and Dave > > >==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > >Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > >

Dear Linda Thank you so very much for taking the time and trouble to help us with our enquiry. You are wonderful. The John Cash who married Elizabeth Dunks we think could be ours, we will certainly follow up the sites that you have so kindly recommended. We really didn't know where to start, so your help has been invaluable. What a shame the records are destroyed, it must make family history research very difficult, as these records have certainly helped in our research in the UK. At least you have ruled out the areas where John can't be found, which is a big help. Thank you once again, we really do appreciate your efforts on our behalf, you are marvellous. Kindest regard Marilyn and Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda" <jlwellwood@primus.com.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] JOHN CASH > Dear Marilyn and Dave, > > I live in Australia, and can tell you, you will not find any census > records from here they are always destroyed by law, your idea of a will > is most likely your best bet, and you can search Victoria on > www.prov.vic.gov.au/archivesvictoria or Email them at > archivesvictoria@dvc.vic.gov.au and for New South Wales you can search > on http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyhistory/searchhistoricalrecords.htm > > I had a look at my CDs and found John CASH age 36, married Elizabeth Dunks > age 28, in Tasmania on the 28 Oct 1844, reg. no. 1453. this will be the > one you refer to, unfortunately the indexes do not give any further > information. > > And a John CASh died, 27 Dec 1876, age 75, Tasmania, reg. no. 175. again > no further information. > > There is one death in Geelong Victoria, John Cash, in 1888, age 55, but > would be a bit young for yours. > > I have only got Tas. N.S.W. Vic. WA so could be he was in South Australia, > or Queensland. > > Sorry I can not be of more help, best of luck in your research, > Cheers, Linda. > The Waugh's wrote: > >> >> >>Hello Listers >>We are newcomers to the list and hope that someone may be able to advise >>on researching in Australia. >>We are trying to find JOHN CASH. He was probably born in Cheshire, >>England around 1800- 1810. >>He married MARTHA HAYES in Cheshire in 1830. The family story goes that he >>left Martha to go to Australia where he is said to have prospered. The >>date ranges are between 1830 - 1845. >> >>He was never heard of for many years but later returned to visit Martha >>who promptly showed him the door. >>Martha had remarried in 1845 assuming John had died. When John died he is >>said to have left Martha his estate which Martha refused to accept because >>he had remarried (we assume) saying that his property >>should be left to John's wife and children in Australia. Another family >>story says that Martha did look into receiving the estate. >>We did receive some information that there was a John Cash born in >>Stafford who was transported to Tasmania on the Lord Goderich. He later >>married an ELIZABETH DUNKS. He died a pauper in 1876 and buried in >>Tasmania. Whilst the dates tie in, the area of birth is in question. >>We don't know of any connection between the CASH family and the Stafford >>area, but having said that we know nothing of his origins. >>We think that a Will may hold a key if it mentions MARTHA CASH and >>children ANN and PETER CASH as we don't know any other way to identify our >>John Cash. Has anyone any suggestions as to how we may proceed to locate >>Wills (with us living in the UK) and access census's on line? >>As we don't know which state John went to we apologise for any duplication >>of this request that you may see on other lists. >> >>We would really appreciate any help or advice. >> >>Kindest regards >>Marilyn and Dave >> >> >>==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== >> Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >>A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' >> >>============================== >>Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >>areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >>Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.361 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/146 - Release Date: 21/10/2005 > >

Hello Listers We are newcomers to the list and hope that someone may be able to advise on researching in Australia. We are trying to find JOHN CASH. He was probably born in Cheshire, England around 1800- 1810. He married MARTHA HAYES in Cheshire in 1830. The family story goes that he left Martha to go to Australia where he is said to have prospered. The date ranges are between 1830 - 1845. He was never heard of for many years but later returned to visit Martha who promptly showed him the door. Martha had remarried in 1845 assuming John had died. When John died he is said to have left Martha his estate which Martha refused to accept because he had remarried (we assume) saying that his property should be left to John's wife and children in Australia. Another family story says that Martha did look into receiving the estate. We did receive some information that there was a John Cash born in Stafford who was transported to Tasmania on the Lord Goderich. He later married an ELIZABETH DUNKS. He died a pauper in 1876 and buried in Tasmania. Whilst the dates tie in, the area of birth is in question. We don't know of any connection between the CASH family and the Stafford area, but having said that we know nothing of his origins. We think that a Will may hold a key if it mentions MARTHA CASH and children ANN and PETER CASH as we don't know any other way to identify our John Cash. Has anyone any suggestions as to how we may proceed to locate Wills (with us living in the UK) and access census's on line? As we don't know which state John went to we apologise for any duplication of this request that you may see on other lists. We would really appreciate any help or advice. Kindest regards Marilyn and Dave

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, September 12, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, September 12, 2005 (The West Australian p30) =========================================================== CATHOLIC POLICE MASS : Serving and former members of police are advised that Mass will be celebrated at Trinity College chapel, Trinity Avenue, East Perth on Thursday, September 29, at 7pm. This coincides with the feast of St Michael the Archangel, patron saint of police. It is also National Police Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember colleagues who died while performing their duties. Supper will follow. Please RSVP for catering. Contact: Peter Browne, 9321 2155, Insp. Paul Newman, 9222 1474, or Des Noonan, 9291 8641. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING BUNBURY HOSPITAL : Former workers at the Bunbury Regional Hospital (or Stirling Hospital as it was previously known) are invited to a reunion to be held at the Parade Hotel, Bunbury, on Tuesday, November 8, at noon. Cost: $18 a person (two-course meal). All staff are encouraged to attend, not just nursing staff. Confirm numbers by November 1. Contact: Margaret Radge, 9725 1923, or Corriene Monteath, 9797 1825. ST PAT'S AND STELLA MARIS (GERALDTON) : Past students are invited to a reunion for any of the years of the class that started Year 8 in 1976 and completed Year 12 in 1980. The reunion will involve a number of events over the weekend of September 24-25. Family and friends are also invited to attend including a dinner on Saturday night (dinner cost $20 a head, no door sales): RSVP September 19 (for all events). Contact: Cathy Kimberly (Bombara), 9964 1263, Peter Duplex 9923 2987, or Megan Abraham (Howard), 9964 2356. mailto:kimbers@westnet.com.au WYALKATCHEM : All are welcome to the centenary celebrations to be held on the weekend of October 1-2. Attractions include an art show, historical displays, church service, heritage parade, migrant reunion and Oktober-fest, as well as children's events. Contact: Shire, 9681 1166. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAMILY REUNIONS GILL : A reunion for descendants of Rev. Samuel GILL, who arrived in SA with wife Winifred (nee OKE) aboard the Caroline in 1839 along with sons, Samuel Thomas and John Ryland GILL, will be held in Donnybrook on Saturday, September 24. Samuel Thomas was to become a famous Australian painter. His brother John and wife Janet (THOMPSON) had eight children including Ryland Oke GILL who married Emma MILLER. They came to WA with children John Samuel and George RYLAND, where a third son, Douglas Oke, was born in Kunanalling. Ryland's second marriage was to Linda CHADWICK. Their children were John Stanley, Muriel Josephine (m. HUGHES), Ryland Edwin and Richard Maxwell. Contact: Des Hughes, 295 Duke Street, Northam 6401. Tel/fax 9622 2562. mailto:ddhughes@dodo.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GERALDTON ROAD BOARD : Information is sought about the Geraldton Road Board, including photographs of past chairmen and secretaries for a book on the history of Greenough Shire. Contact: Gary Martin, Post Office Box 1325, Geraldton 6531. Tel: 9926 1058. mailto:greenoughhistory@westnet.com.au LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL : Researcher is seeking information from former nursing and domestic staff or patients of the old Lake Grace Hospital (1926-1952). Contact : Michelle Slarke. post Office Box 67, Lake Grace 6353. Tel: 9865 1878 MILES : English kinfolk visiting Perth in October would love to hear from the family of Guildford couple Albert Matthew MILES and wife Kathleen. Albert died in Perth in 1978 aged 86. Kathleen died in 1966. Their children were Trevor, Paul, Ronald and Delys. The writer and husband will be staying in Perth at the Parmelia Hilton from October 14 to 17. Contact: Christine George, 13 Dovecote Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8DS, England, UK. Tel: 001778 344188. mailto:lengeorge@btinternet.com MODEL T FORDS : A public meeting to discuss the formation of a Model T Ford owners club (section) within the Veteran Car Club of WA will be held at the VCC clubrooms, corner Hale Road and Tonkin Highway, Wattle Grove, on Thursday, September 15, at 8pm. If you are one of the many Model T Ford (1909-1927) enthusiasts with a restored or part-restored "T" you will be welcome. Contact: Ray Coyle, 9296 1046. SOUTH PERTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The society's next event at the Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street, South Perth, will be held on Monday, September 19, at 7pm. Guest speaker Arthur Allen STILES will talk about the STILES OF SOUTH PERTH — the family that brought movies to South Perth. The STILES' family picture theatre dynasty continues today. The family also has direct ancestry to early South Perth pioneering families TONDUT and WHITELY. Cost: Gold coin donation (includes tea/coffee and light refreshments). Non-members welcome. Inquiries: Kerry Davey, 9367 5354 or Laurel Smith, 9367 8906. STEPHENS : Seeking Geoffrey Edward STEPHENS. He was a member of the Department of Civil Aviation survey team which marked out the property acquisition areas at Cocos (Keeling) Islands during 1950-51. The group was led by licensed surveyor Brian MEEHAN along with chainman George GRIMME. Contact: Phil McCulloch, 92710178. mailto:philmcculloch@iinet.net.au TIN HARE RAIL CAR : Furthering research on the history of the Loopline Railway in Boulder, the writer is seeking information about the 'TIN HARE" rail car that operated during the 1960s — particularly where it was shipped off to. Also hoping to hear from "Mitzi" (surname unknown) a small child who survived being run over by a train in Boulder — most probably the Loopline or mines train. This incident occurred at Dunlop's Crossing near Wittenoom or Clancy Street Does anyone know Mitzi and her story? Contact: Meagan Crew, secretary, Loopline Railway, Post Office Box 2024, Boulder 6430. Tel: 9091 3911 or 9093 3055. WORKSHOP IN AUSTRALIND : Harvey History Online will hold a workshop at Settlers Hall, Marine Drive, Settlers Estate, Australind, on Sunday, October 2 at lpm (registration 12.30pm). Elaine GREEN will present a hands-on workshop to give you the skills to prepare, interview and store memories in audio form. This will be a great opportunity to start your family history search. Cost: $25 a person. Bookings essential. A follow-up workshop will be conducted on Sunday, October 30. Contact: Wendy, 9797 0112 by Thursday, September 29. YARLOOP : Oral histories, stories, documents, photographs, maps and plans relating specifically to Yarloop are sought for a community history project. Contact: Josh Ledger, project co-ordinator, Post Office Box 77, Yarloop 6218. Tel: 0427 539198. mailto:jjledger@yahoo.com ARMED SERVICES BROWN : Pte Samuel Royston BROWN (3128) served in World War I with the 51st Battalion 8RFTS. His mother was Elizabeth BROWN of 22 Rowland Street, Subiaco. Samuel BROWN was with Ernest JACKSON (11th Battalion) when Ernest was awarded the Military Medal. Seeking a photograph of Samuel to be included in a frame as a tribute with photos already to hand of Ernest and his brother Harry Melmouth Jackson (16th Bn, KIA August 6, 1916). Contact: Ellam Collection, 9328 8027. DENMARK PROJECT/BOWMAN : Descendants of the BOWMAN family who were living at Parry's via Denmark during World War I are sought Mr Bowman was left a block of land by Frederick Walter WYMAN when he was killed in France in 1916 while serving with the 28th Battalion. Contact: Bev McGuinness, curator, primary records, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781 mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au DISABILITY CLAIMS : The Outreach Program of the Vietnam Veterans Federation (NSW branch) will be coming to WA early in 2006. Their aim is to help veterans from World War II, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, South Vietnam, Somalia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Gulf War, Iraq etc. (disability claims), also war widows, MCRS, VEA and all matters dealing with entitlements and assessments. Anybody who served any time with the Department of Defence who think they need to submit a claim is encouraged to respond. The group also does appeals for VRB and AAT. Their service is free (they survive on their memberships). Contact: Frank Angyal JP, Welfare Pension Officer, Outreach program, Vietnam Veterans Federation (NSW branch), GPO Box 75, South Granville, NSW 2142. mailto:schefpara@mail2me.com.au JERRAMUNGUP HONOUR BOARD : Jerramungup returned personnel will unveil an honour board on Sunday, October 9, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the start of the War Service Land Settlement Scheme. It will honour all the men and women from the Shire of Jerramungup who have enlisted in the Australian Defence Forces since 1955. Can anyone confirm the enlistment of C.R. (Colin) NEWINGTON and J. (John) WHITEAKER and/or know of their whereabouts? Also seeking names and details of anyone else who enlisted to serve with the ADF from the Shire of Jerramungup since 1955 who might qualify for this honour board. Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508, or Ian Mangan, 9836 1020. PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held at the Jack Kikeros Hall on Thursday, September, 15 at 10am. All partners, ex-partners of veterans and peacekeeping forces are invited to attend for a coffee and chat Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 9401 4031. GOSNELLS : All members and guests are welcome to join the group for coffee at Cascade's Cafe, next to Kmart, Centro Maddington Shopping Centre on Wednesday, September 14, at 10am. Contact: Gayle, 9493 4019. GREENWOOD : The Greenwood Support Group will hold a coffee morning at the Greenwood Scout Hall, Calectasia Street (opposite the shopping centre) on Thursday, September 15, at 10am. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. PERTH : The Drop-In Resource Centre has relocated to Room 32, Floor 2, Bon Marche Arcade, 80 Barrack Street, Perth. It will be open on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 12.30pm from September 20 (note, the beading/craft day tomorrow has been cancelled because of the relocation). VETERANS 2/2ND FIELD PARK COY. RAE, 6 AUST DIV ASSOC : All members and troops are invited to the annual reunion to be held at the Anzac Club, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Monday, September 19, at noon. Contact: Claude Larking, 9384 4298. BCOF VETERANS: The 60th anniversary of BCOF taking up occupational duties in Japan will be celebrated in Canberra on March 7, 2006. Program includes a wreath-laying ceremony and a dinner. Dinner cost: $35 a person (limited seats). Contact (to join travel group): Mrs Pat Mann, 9457 1117. Dinner tickets: Mick Buckley, 12 Croydon Avenue, Yokine, 6060. Tel: 9349 6529. Deadline for both, September 23. mailto:mickbuckley@iprimus.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ REUNIONS ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE : Students from the Class of 1985 are invited to their 20-year reunion to be held at All Saints' College on Saturday, 17 September from 7pm to 10pm. All old photographs greatly appreciated for display. Partners welcome. Contact: Kody Prater, 9313 9333. mailto:kop@allsaints.wa.edu.au CITY OF PERTH HORTICULTURISTS : Horticultural trainees, apprentices or horticulturists with the City of Perth parks and gardens, are invited to a family picnic reunion at Harold Boas Gardens, West Perth, on Sunday, October 16. Contact: Alan "Dolly" Dolphin, 0407 369 941, Paul "Jonesy" Jones, 0408 920 623, or Adam "Hoggie" Hogarth, 0417 952 479. mailto:aldeyort@hotmail.com CHURCHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, culminating in an open day to be held on Friday, October 21 from 4pm. Seeking photographs and memorabilia and the whereabouts of past teachers, students, parents and community members. Please include dates and event details on the back of photographs together with sender's name and address. Contact: Andrea Montague, school, 9285 8598; 0438 011 644. mailto:andrea@swiftdsl.com.au OLD LOUISIANS : All "old boys" who left St Louis School in 1956 (or any earlier year) are invited to a Mass and reunion to be held on Friday, October 21. Contact: Fred Preshaw, 9245 4843. Fax: 9385 2173. mailto:coughlan.april@johnxxiii.edu.au ST MARY'S ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KARRINYUP : A reunion will be held on Friday, October 21 for past students from the 1985 school year to mark 20 years since leaving school. Contact: Melinda (Gray), 9259 4699. mailto:mlpalmer68@hotmail.com CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL : A 30th anniversary reunion dinner will be held on Friday, October 21, for past students who completed (or would have) 5th Year senior school (Year 12) in 1975. Seeking current addresses to send an invitation. Contact: Andrew Baird, CCGS Old Boys Association, Post Office Box 51, Claremont 6910. mailto:abaird@ccgs.wa.edu.au ST BENEDICT'S PRIMARY SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1985 will be held at the Windsor Hotel, South Perth, on Saturday, October 22. Names and addresses are sought as soon as possible. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Damien (John) HOWE and Nadine SYED? Contact: Vanessa Jackson, 0407 990 487. mailto:vjackson@walga.asn.au NEWBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, DOUBLEVIEW : The former North Scarborough Primary and Infant School (now Newborough) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. An open day will be held on Saturday, October 22 from lpm to 4pm for all past students, teachers and administration staff. Seeking memories and old photographs. Contact: school, 9446 1025. mailto:newborough.ps@det.wa.edu.au QUEENS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school will celebrate its centenary on Saturday, October 22. Names and addresses are sought for a register of past staff and students, parents, friends and associates to receive an invitation. Photographs and memorabilia appreciated. Information sheets available to complete. Contact: Melanie Couzens, Queens Park Primary School, 202 Treasure Road, Queens Park 6107. Tel: 9458 2837. mailto:melanie.couzens@det.wa.edu.au ST MARK'S ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL (ACS) : Calling 1995 graduates for a 10-year reunion to be held at the Onyx Bar, West Perth, on Saturday, October 22. RSVP for tickets: September 30. Contact: Monique Morris, 0410 453 432. mailto:moniquem@student.ecu.edu.au GEORGE MOSS PTY LTD : Past employees are invited to a reunion to be held in Kings Park on Sunday, October 23. Contact: Dave Williams, 0412 033 272, or Jim Bache, 9277 4890. KEWDALE/SOUTH BELMONT PRIMARY SCHOOL : An invitation is extended to all who attended Kewdale/South Belmont Primary School to join a 90th birthday reunion to be held at the school on Sunday, October 23 from lpm to 4pm. Organisers are also seeking school memorabilia and school-time memories. Contact: Tracy Read, Kewdale Primary School, 264 Kew Street, Kewdale 6105. --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, September 5, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, September 5, 2005 (The West Australian p28) =========================================================== ANZAC Cottage : The Heritage-listed Anzac Cottage at 38 Kalgoolie Street, Mt Hawthorn, is Australia's first Gallipoli Memorial. It will be open on Sunday September 11, 12.30pm-2pm. Free admission but there is a donation box. Inquiries : Philomena Trevor-Hunt, 9593 0638. BERKMAN : Author Estelle Blackburn is seeking information about Pnena (Penny) BERKMAN from people who knew her before her murder in 1959. She was a Governess at Carnarvon before joining David Jones as a beauty sales consultant and she was involved with the Jewish Community. Would also like to hear from anyone who remembers her son Mark who was eight years old at the time of her death. He attended Forrest Street Primary School and left WA aged 12. Hoping to fill in the gaps for Mark. Contact: Estelle Blackburn, 17/26 Wellington Street, Mosman Park 6012. Tel 9384 1037. mailto::estelle3@iinet.net.au CAPITOL THEATRE : Information and photographs are sought about the Capitol Theatre — inside or out — for a book about bands that played there in the 1960s. Also any anecdotes, particularly about the Rolling Stones 1965. Contact: Peter Cunningham, 21 Ventnor Street, Scarborough 6019, Tel: 0407 085 562, 9245 2801. mailto:cunninghampj@yahoo.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING COLLIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL & ST EDMUNDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE: Calling students who attended these schools from Year 8 (1978) through to Year 12 (1982). A joint reunion will be held in Collie on Saturday October 15. Contact: Tania Roberts (nee Fleay), 9734 3241, or Lynette Hamilton, 9734 2782. mailto:worsleyh@starday.com.au DONNYBROOK NETBALL ASSOCIATION : A 50-year reunion will be at the Egan Park Netball Courts on Saturday September 10 at 2.15pm. Memorabilia or photos appreciated. Contact: Janette, 9731 1041, or Linda, 9731 1481. KIRUP P & C ANNUAL EXHIBITION : The 50th anniversary of the annual exhibition will be celebrated on Saturday November 12. Organisers want to hear from anyone who has been connected (teacher, student, exhibitor, judge, prizewinner etc.). Stories, ideas or items for exhibit very welcome. Contact: Judy, Kirup Primary School, Kirup 6251. Tel: 9731 6271. Fax: 9731 6273. mailto:kirup.ps@det.wa.edu.au NORSEMAN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL : Did you attend the high school in 1990? A committee from the class born in 1976 is canvassing interest for a possible reunion to be held in Norseman in December. Contact: Penne Green, 9349 3164, or Jasmin Whitfield, mailto:norsey_reunion@hotmail.com TAMBELLUP PRIMARY SCHOOL : Past and present staff, students and families are invited to the festivities acknowledging 100 years of education at Tambellup during centenary celebrations at the Tambellup Show on Saturday October 8, and at the school on Sunday October 9. Photos and memorabilia for loan appreciated. Contact: school, 9825 1144. Fax: 9825 1180. mailto:david.savage@det.wa.edu.au. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DALY : Information is sought for family history about descendants of John (Jack) and Bridget Daly of Boulder. They married in 1910 and had five daughters — Aileen (married Connolly), Patricia (m. Polglaze), Helen "Nell" (m. Broun), Joan (unknown), Kathleen (m. Kirkwood) and Molly (m. Reed/Reid). Jack Daly was a greengrocer, selling fruit and vegies from his horse and cart around Kalgoorlie and Boulder for many years from the early 1900s. The writer's grandmother Maggie was Jack's sister. Contact: Dellys Kelly, 97 mailto:dellysk@arach.net.au GRAPE CRUSHING MACHINE : The writer is seeking the whereabouts of a particular grape-crushing machine used by his father Peter Parin, of Wanneroo, at his vineyard between 1929 and 1960. The crusher was originally manually operated and of German origin. It could have been auctioned by Gregson's of Perth about late 1950s or early 1960s. Contact: John Parin, Wanneroo Historical Society, 9405 1862. HISTORY IN THE CITY : All welcome to the next History in the City meeting on Wednesday September 7 at 2pm. Guest speaker Eoin Cameron will speak about "Becoming a Sandgroper from the Perspective of a Croweater". The meetings are organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal WA Historical Society and are open to everyone at Cityplace Community Centre conference room, Perth Railway station Concourse. Cost: $5 a person. Inquiries: 9386 3841. NELSON SOCIETY : Bob Woollett, secretary of the Nelson Society of Australia, will give a presentation, "Nelson and Emma" at the society's next general meeting at St Michael's Church hall, corner of The Promenade and Gunbower Road, Mt Pleasant, on Monday, September 12 at 7pm (for 7.30pm). Admission free, visitors or membership inquiries welcome. Contact: Roger Pipe, 9310 1651. ONE O'CLOCK GUNS : One o'clock time gun cannons were introduced at both Perth and Fremantle in the early 1900s. They initially fired a charge of blasting powder to indicate the time. In the 1910s the guns were superseded by a so-called Detonating Time Signal — an electrically detonated charge of gun-cotton, the use of which had been introduced to WA when a so-called fog signal was introduced on Rottnest by the then-Fremantle Harbour Trust in 1906. The Fremantle time "gun" was discontinued in 1937, similarly the Rottnest fog signal apparatus was taken out of service in 1949. The Perth one o'clock time signal had always been at the Observatory and was discontinued in 1955. Question: in its latter days was the charge fired at Perth at one o'clock still gun-cotton or had it been replaced by gelignite? Contact: John Moynihan, 9246 2346. mailto:john.moynihan@ozemail.com.au PRESENTATION SISTERS : ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA IN CARNARVON : St Mary in Carnarvon and the Presentation Sisters will be celebrating 100 years of Catholic education in Carnarvon on the weekend of March 17-19, 2006. The school is calling on past students, teachers, parents and anyone connected over the years. Seeking photographs (especially pre-1970s), anecdotes, stories and memories. Also, memorabilia which could be loaned or donated. Contact: John Twomey, principal, St Mary Star of the Sea, Post Office Box 772, Carnarvon 6701. Tel: 9941 1328. Fax: 9941 2970. mailto:twomey.john@cathednet.wa.edu.au REDMOND DISTRICT : A history of the Redmond farming district is being compiled. Seeking information and photographs relating to the area (families, occupations etc) and details of residents who served in the armed forces. Contact: Brian Burns, Post Office Box 321, Albany 6331. Tel: 9841 5288. Fax: 9841 6309. SINGLETON : Relative in England is seeking Charlotte SINGLETON (maiden name), youngest daughter ot George (Tim) and Sheila SINGLETON, last known to be living in the Perth area. Family records show Charlotte is sister to David, Dion, Fiona, Dominic and Daniel. Data is being compiled for the 40th family reunion of the SINGLETONS in Birmingham, UK, in September. Contact. John Forrest, 3 Northbrook House, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, Hants S03Z 1NP, England, UK. mailto:joh@tiltdam.co.uk SMITH/CRAKE : Descendants of Charles Henry and Elizabeth SMITH (nee CRAKE), who were married in Perth in 1888, are sought. Charles was a Perth undertaker. Their children were Edward, Mary, Ivy, Frederick, Charles and Raymond. Elizabeth died in 1950. Connected surnames include: HERDS, LONGSON, STIDWORTHY, STEDMAN, TAYLOR, TASSELL, VINK and WARNER. Contact: Dal Tonkin (nee Crake), 9401 0962 or Daryl Nelson, 9571 8269. mailto:dalcrake@dodo.com.au WA CARTOONISTS : The successful exhibition: 20th Century of WA Cartoonist ("Art-oons") has travelled from the first exhibition in West Perth last October, to Geraldton (January-March 2005) then Mundaring in July. The exhibition of works spanning a century from 1900 to 2000 by artists who have practised or still are practising as a cartoonist in WA has reopened at the Heathcote Gallery in the City of Melville until September 28. If anyone has any offerings of cartoon artworks by West Australians and can make them available, the organiser would be delighted. Contact: Phil Faigen 9316 3025 (wk), 0413 757 885. mailto:faigen@allpointsbuilding.com.au WHITE : Information is sought for family history research about descendants of George James Henry WHITE (Harry), who was born in Adelaide in September 1911 and died in Perth in June 1984. His address at the time of death was Carlisle. Contact: L Howell, Post Office Box 688, Lyndoch, SA 5351. mailto:burramotel@dodo.com.au WUBIN BOOK LAUNCH : Prepared to Pioneer — a history of those who helped pioneer Wubin, Jibberding and Miamoon from 1908-1939, will be launched in the Wubin Supper Room on Saturday September 17 at 2pm. The launch will be held in conjunction with the annual Wattle Week Festival organised by the Shire of Dalwallinu. The publication was compiled from information and photographs gathered over the past 10 years. Cost: $28 (on the day) or $36 posted. All interested people are welcome to attend the launch followed by afternoon tea. Contact: Judith Reudavey, president, Wubin Progress Association, Post Office Box 44, Wubin 6612. Tel: 9664 3044, or 0427 553 622. YAMBLE HOUSE/PLAYGROUP : The Swan View Playgroup located in Yamble House, 32 Beresford Gardens, Swan View, is celebrating its 30th year. As such, it is looking for the origins of "Yamble House" which was acquired by the Shire of Mundaring in 1977. No other information has come to light about the building's former owners or its history. An open day will be held on Sunday, October 16 for past, present and future members. All welcome. Photographs and memorabilia are appreciated. Contact: Jacinta Burns, 9255 1059. mailto:aandjburns@aol.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VETERANS LLTH BATTALION AIF 13TH BRIGADE, WWII: Members, partners, friends and family are invited to a 50th reunion lunch to be held at Anzac House on Friday, September 16. Contact: Roy Walsh, 63 Sexton Road, Inglewood 6052. Tel: 9271 5769. 2/16TH BATTALION : A luncheon to remember and celebrate the Victory in the Pacific on August 15, 1945, will be held at the Silver Sands Tavern, Mandurah, on Tuesday September 20 at 1130am. Members, associates, widows, friends and relatives are all warmly welcomed. Cost: $16 a person. Please RSVP for catering. Contact: Jack Bunney, 9582 5125, or Wally Jones, 9582 5056. mailto:jacwin@msvillaqe.com.au ================================================================== REUNIONS LA SALLE COLLEGE : The annual quiz night will be held at the Laurence Murphy Hall, La Salle College, Muriel Street, Viveash, on Friday September 9 at 7pm. Tickets: $5 a person. Tables of eight. Contact: College, 9274 6266. ST JEROME'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (MINISTER) : The school is celebrating its 25th year on the Troode Street site. All past students, staff and community members are invited to a social evening/reunion in the Fr Barry Whitely Hall on Tuesday September 13 at 6.30pm and a Mass on Wednesday September 14 at 9am. Please confirm attendance. Contact: school office, 9418 4422. mailto:admin@stjeromes.wa.edu.au PERTH MODERN SCHOOL : Past students who attended Perth Mod between 1951 and 1955 are invited to a 50th anniversary picnic reunion to be held on Saturday September 17. Partners, families welcome. Contact: Lilian Garnett (Hoad), 9330 4750. mailto:sdavies@descnet.com.au SANTA MARIA COLLEGE : Reunions are being organised. Calling students from the class of 1995 for a reunion to be held on Saturday September 18. Contact: college, 6330 0200. VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA : A 50th anniversary dinner will be held at the Willow Pond Reception Centre on Sunday September 25 and includes a pre-function display of cars in the gardens from 4pm until 6pm. Semi-formal. Cost: $40 a person. Children most welcome. Numbers limited. New club members can join now and also participate. Contact: Richard Hines, 9342 8703. mailto:info@vwclub.asn.au WAS0N : Seeking all ex-students and staff of the WA School of Nursing for a 30-year celebration to be held at the Perth Convention Centre on Saturday October 8. Cost: $40 a person. Photographs and memorabilia appreciated. Contact: Sharon, 9301 0028. THORNLIE HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the class of 1976 will be held at the Lynwood Hotel on Saturday, October 8 from 7pm. Students and teachers from that group who left before 1976 are also welcome. Cost: $15 a person. Contact: Neil Whiteley, 0410 546 058, or Rosemary, mailto:rosemariecs@bigpond.com.au NORTHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : Students and teachers who attended the year group 1981-85 (graduating 1985) are invited to a reunion to be held at the Ocean Beach Hotel on Saturday October 8. Contact: Kyme Delle Coste (nee Dawson), 9298 9597, or Tammy Edwards (nee Dinka), 9284 7273. MERREDIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : All students who started Year 8 in 1971 or joined the group to finish in 1975 are sought for a reunion to be held in Perth on Saturday, October 8. Contact: Stephen, 9245 2572, or Yvonne, mailto:leeyvonne@hotmail.com BUNBURY HIGH SCHOOLS : The annual reunion for past students, staff and partners of Bunbury High and Bunbury Senior high schools will be held at the RAAF Association Club, Bull Creek, on Saturday October 8 at 1.30pm. Cost: $14 a person (partners $10). RSVP: September 23. Contact: Phoebe Pinker (Hawksford), 9592 1142, Judy Stokes (Lewis), 9341 6692, or Laurel Williams, 9367 3230. ROLEYSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school's centenary of education will be celebrated in the school grounds on Saturday October 15. Organisers want to hear from any former principals, deputy principals, teaching and non-teaching staff and students interested in joining the festivities with current staff, students and community members. During the afternoon and evening there will be displays of memorabilia, children's performances, a spit roast tea and dance. Please indicate your attendance. Contact: Karen Talbot or John White at the school, 94961488. mailto:roleystoneps@det.wa.edu.au ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL : A 75th Anniversary Spring Ball will be held at Fairbridge Village Dining Hall, Pinjarra on Saturday, October 15 from 7pm until late — an opportunity for past and present community members to get together. Cost: $25 a person (music and hors-d'oeuvres provided). BYO drinks and supper. Formal dress. RSVP: September 30. Contact: Rachel, 9530 3358 or Kate, 9530 7710. GRAYLANDS TEACHERS' COLLEGE : The 1955 graduates will celebrate their jubilee at a buffet lunch to be held at Miss Maud's Restaurant, corner Murray and Pier Streets, Perth, on Wednesday October 19. Seeking current addresses for invitations. Contact: ECU Alumni office, 9304 2761, or Colin Mounsey, 9450 3958. mailto:mounseycb@bigpond.com --End--

Is anyone researching any of the names mentioned?if so would love to hear from you I am still trying to find the elusive Eliza O'Brien Nee McGUINNESS,she married Timothy O'BRIEN 1854 Prahran(No record of marriage found),Timothy O'Brien was born about 1836 Westmeath,Ireland,parents Timothy O'Brien and Jane KANE,i dont have much information on Eliza Nee McGUINESS only that she was born 1828/30 in Dublin,Ireland ,parents unknown,i have written to the Westmeath,Ireland mailing list to see if we can track down Timothy parents and siblings,to no avail The only BDM registered in Victoria were Timothy O'Brien death in 1902,and son Richard's birth, i have death certificate of Jane who died 1860,and marraige and death certificate of Timothy(Who married Grace Vincent) the certificates i have give very conflicting ages Is there anyone researching this family or can give me some hints how to find out when Tim and Eliza immigrated and also how to find Eliza Children to this marriage 1: William born about 1855-1857 ?? Where died Bendigo 2nd june 1936 2:Jane Born : about 1859 Collingwood,Victoria Died:22nd may 1860,Little Brighton,Melbourne......witnesse of burial were Patrick O'Brien and Joseph Smith Setton(Could be sexton) 3:Ellen Born:about 1860 ?? Mordiallic,Victoria Married Timothy MOYLAN 2nd May 1885,st Marys church Castlemaine Died 6th December 1938,McKenzie Hill,Caslemaine 4:Richard Born 1865,Whitegum Flat(Barkers Creek)This is the only birth registered 5:Jane Born about 1866 Ballarat,Victoria Married John Ross 1884 Died 1936,Castlemaine,Victoria 6:Timothy O'Brien Born about 1869 Ballarat,Victoria Married Grace VINCENT 13 December 1889,Trinity Church,Maldon,Victoria Died11 January 1935,Bendigo,Victoria Many Many thanks Pam

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, August 29, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, August 29, 2005 (The West Australian p27) =========================================================== ADDRESS UNKNOWN : Jack GREGORY in the UK is seeking news of old friends, Dave McPHEER, Ray JOPSON, Frank HALLION, Terry LUCAS (Tom Price 1975), Jean Evelyn SIMON (from Guernsey), and Dave WALE (fellow evacuee from Cyclone Tracy). Where are they now? Contact: Jack Gregory, 12 Atkinson Street, Castleton, Rochdale, Lanes 0L213ED, England. BALLACHEY : John George BALLACHEY married Margaret Popy Sophi HAMPTON in Perth in 1894. Margaret died in Kalamunda in 1929. What happened to John George, and were there any children? Relative in New Zealand would love to hear from them. Contact: Stew Watson, 3172 Te Anga Road, RD 8, Te Kuiti, New Zealand. mailto:stewwatson@xtra.co.nz ST CLARE'S SCHOOL : A short history of St Clare's School, Sisters of the Good Shepherd, is being prepared to celebrate 50 years in WA. Any past students, staff, families or others associated with the school — from its time at Leederville, at North Perth, at East Perth or at Wembley — are asked to respond with photographs or memories. Privacy will be protected as requested. Contact: Nancy Paterson, St Clare's School, Post Office Box 2123, Carlisle North 6161. Tel: 0417 927126, or 9470 5711. mailto:npaters@yahoo.com.au COCKBURN PROJECT : The Historical Society of Cockburn, in conjunction with Jobswest Fremantle has recently completed a refurbishment of the cellar and washhouse of the Azelia Ley Homestead Museum in Manning Park. Now seeking donated items for display purposes (e.g. tin bath, old washing powder boxes, soap, bottles etc.). In addition, photographs that depict any aspect of Cockburn's history are still sought for the project entitled A Pictorial History of Cockburn. Contact: Logan Howlett, secretary, Historical Society of Cockburn, Post Office Box 433, Hamilton Hill 6163. Tel: 9337 6501. mailto:lkhowlett@bigpond.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING COLLIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the 1968-1972 year-group will be held in Collie on Saturday October 29. Most will be turning 50 this year. Contact: Terri Ferris (Wallis), Mayfair Jewellers, 19 Forrest Street, Collie 6225. Tel: 9734 1134. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DWELLINGUP HEADMASTER : Does anyone know the name of the headmaster at Dwellingup School for the years 1948 and 1949? The assistants teacher was Mary BUMPSTEAD who left m 1948 to get married. The school's history is being researched. Contact: Emma Douglas, 33 Banksiadale Road, Dwellingup 6213. GREENBUSHES CUP - GEORGE ROBINSON - 7 NOVEMBER 1901 : A 104 year old ornately decorated presentation cup discovered at the Mingenew rubbish tip has set the Greenbushes School on the trail of a "history" mystery". The inscription reads "Greenbushes Cup-George Robinson - 7 December 1901". Information is sought about the Robinson family who would have been at Greenbushes in the late 1800s or early 1900s, or about the Greenbushes Cup. Contact: Geoff Fullston, principal, Greenbushes Primary School, Blackwood Road, Greenbushes 6254. Tel: 9764 3535 OXFORD STREET, LEEDERVILLE, 1951. The Town of Vincent local studies librarian is compiling an an oral history of the businesses in Oxford Street Leederville and Mt Hawthorn. If you were involved in or know of any former businesses in Oxford Street, or know the whereabouts of their owners, please respond. Also looking for old photographs of the shops and streetscape. Contact: Julie Davidson, local studies librarian, 9273 6534. mailto:julie.davidson@vincentwa.gov.au VICTORIA LINKS : The Victorian Special Interest Group will hold a workshop at WAGS, Units 5 and 6,48 May Street, Maylands on Saturday September 3 at 10am. The group will freely give assistance for you to trace ancestors who arrived and passed through Victoria to other colonies. Please bring your lunch and spend the afternoon researching new leads in the library. Contact: Keith Fellowes, 9390 6004. ARMED SERVICES BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA CEREMONY : The RAAF Association of WA will hold a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the Battle for Australia at the Flame of Remembrance in Kings Park on Wednesday September 7 at 1015hrs. Please be in place by lOOOhrs. Contact: Phil Rowles, 9311 4445 or 0412 093 839. A luncheon will be held at AFA Club Bull Creek for ex-service members commencing at 1215hrs. Cost: $20 a person (lunch only). Ticket sales close Friday September 2. Contact: 9311 4444. DENMARK PROJECT / ANDREWS : Eliza ANDREWS (nee WISE) was living at "Kiaora", Kent Road, Denmark, in 1918 when she received word that her brother William Herbert Wise was killed in France while serving in World War I with the 44th Battalion. Hoping to hear from Eliza's descendants. Contact: Bev McGuinness, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:history@denmark-wa.com.au 2/11th POW ESCAPES : Crete and El Alamein: In May 1941, the 2/llth Infantry Battalion of the 6th Division AIF was virtually wiped out in Crete. Later in July 1942, the same sad event was repeated to the 2/28th Infantry Battalion at El Alamein. While the resultant status of the POW of the 2/28th, handed over to Italian captivity is clear, that of the men of the 2/llth is "murky". Many of their members, later evacuated from Crete by Allied Intelligence operations, were never classified as POW, being simply re-classified by CARO as "Returned to Unit" from "Missing believed POW", although many had actually escaped from German captivity to reach evacuation parties. The writer is investigating these inconsistencies. Can anybody help? Contact: Bill Rudd, Post Office Box 17, South Yarra, Vic 3141. Fax: (03) 9827 2130. mailto:bill@rudd.net and website www.xv.com.au/rudd FLT-SGTLF.S.McCOLL : An historian at the Mildura RAAF Museum is seeking any relatives of Flt-Sgt Ian Fowler Stewart McCOLL who was killed when his bomber crashed in England on November 9, 1942. He married Elsie Joyce McLENNAN and they had a baby daughter, Margaret Fay. Ian came from Mildura but his usual place of residence at the time was listed as Stirling Highway, Nedlands. Box 2211, Mildura Vic 3502. Tel (WA): Max Gallagher, 93819728. mailto:gmax@bigpond.net.au MEDALS FOUND : A number of war service medals have been handed to the RSL. Nearest kin may wish to claim them (World War I): Pte. W. CLEAVER, Pte. S. CRYER, Pte. Frank Hedley GORDON, Pte. Oliver Ploughman HARRIS, Cpr. Roman ILUPMAGGI, Pte. Robert Jamieson JORDAN, Pte. George Smauel Patterson, and Sapper James Daniel WADDINGTON. More names to follow. Contact: Anzac House, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000. Tel: 9325 9799. mailto:rslwahq@iinet.net.au MERDEKA DAY : A wreath-laying service will be held at the State War Memorial, Kings Park, on Wednesday August 31. Merdeka Day is the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association's annual day of commemoration and remembrance. The day honours those who have died and served in (i) Malaya, Borneo, Java, and the Timor region during World War II; (ii) the Malayan Emergency, including Malay-Thai border operations; (iii) Indonesian Confrontation in Borneo, service in Singapore and Brunei, and operations emanating from RAAF Base Butterworth; (iv) those who are currently serving at RAAF Base Butterworth and those who have been deployed on operational duties in East Timor as well as to remember the 57th anniversary of the Malayan Emergency and celebrate the 48th anniversary of Merdeka Day (Malayan/Malaysian independence. Members and guests to assemble near the Kings Park kiosk at 11.30am; wreath bearers march forward at 11.50am. Service commences at noon (20-25 minutes duration). The association requests those eligible to wear medals to do so. The service will be followed by a sausage sizzle near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pavilion, Kings Park. Look out for the NBDVA Australia, WA branch banner. All welcome. SERVICE PALS/MacDONALD : Looking for William "Bill" MacDONALD or his wife Heather (nee STRUDWICK). He is sought by service pal, Harry "Billy the Kidd". Bill MacDONALD served in the RAN as a leading stoker on HMAS Warramonger and in the regulating branch. They served together in Kure as part of BCOF during 1951-1953. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. VETERANS & SERVICES 16TH BATTALION THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF WA ASSOCIATION : The annual dinner will be held at RAAFA Bull Creek on Sunday September 11 at 1200hrs. Those not already registered for attendance are asked to respond as soon as possible. Contact: Glyn Mawson, 9341 3926. AUSTRALIAN ARMY CATERING CORPS : Expressions of interest are sought for a reunion of all ex AACC members — caterers, cooks, stewards of both ARA and WRAAC. Contact: Ray Smith, 5/96 Albert Street, Osborne Park 6017. Tel: 9443 5215. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN (3/66 INTAKE) : Were you called up for two years full-time service in the Australian Regular Army between April 19, 1966 (finishing April 19, 1968)? The recruit training was at Puckapunyal, Victoria, from April 19 to June 30,1966. Seeking anyone interested in a 40th anniversary reunion to be held about April 19, 2006. Contact: Les Bechelli, 54 Torquata Boulevarde, Helena Valley 6056. Tel: 9274 4147. mailto:dottie5@bigpond.com REUNIONS TELECOM NW : A reunion is being held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday September 9 at 5pm. Hoping to hear from former workers. Contact: Ron Easthope, 9328 1796. ST NORBERT COLLEGE : Past students are invited to celebrate the school's 40th'anniversary at a sundowner to be held in the Fr Peter O'Reilly Centre at the college on Friday September 16 from 5pm to 7pm. Tour the college and catch up with classmates. Please RSVP for catering numbers. Latest addresses are needed to update the ex-students data base. Especially seeking details of all past SRC presidents. Contact: Mrs Kathy Jones, St Norbert College, Post Office Box 354, Cannington 6987. Tel: 9350 5433. mailto:kjones@norbert.wa.edu.au MLC / ANNESLEY COLLEGE (ADELAIDE): Old scholars are invited to meet for afternoon tea at Methodist Ladies College, 356 Stirling Highway, Claremont on Saturday September 17 at 2pm. Contact: Judith Montgomerie, 9381 2462. mailto:jmonte@globaldial.com ROTARY CLUB OF CANNINGTON : Seeking former members to celebrate the club's 40th anniversary on Sunday September 25. The club has a list of names but without current addresses. Any interested persons are asked to respond as soon as possible. Contact: Arthur Hunt, president 1 Dreyer Way, Bull Creek 6149. Tel: 9332 3475. mailto:huntaf@bigpond.net.au ASHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school will mark its 50th anniversary with a "small" celebration (just a cuppa and photos) at the school on Friday September 30 from 10am to 5pm. Photographs (or copies) for loan on the day would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Gail Gadike-Martin, 9377 0211. PALMYRA PRIMARY SCHOOL : Calling past students from the Class of 1951 for a planned reunion in the near future. Contact: Val Finde (nee Poole), 9332 5531, or Pam Piercy (nee Oxwell), 9434 6506. BALCATTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 10-year reunion for the 1991-95 year group (graduating Year 12) will be held at Carnegie's Pub on Saturday October 1. Contact: Annette, 0403 310 788. mailto:bshsl995@iinet.net.au CARINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 20th anniversary reunion will be held at The Carine on Saturday October 1 for past students and teachers from the 1981-85 year-group (mostly born 1968). Time: 7.30pm. Cost: $25 a person (includes cocktail food). Contact: Justine Avenell (nee Symons), 9306 8191. mailto:carinereunion@iinet.net.au MANJIMUP SCHOOLS : Attention all staff and ex-students of Manjimup State Primary School and Senior High School who commenced Grade 1 in 1959. A reunion will be held in Perth on Saturday October 8. Contact: Sally Towie (nee Ipsen), 9772 4242, Trish Wood, 9228 1115, Marilyn Lennard (nee Deighton), 9306 9583, or John Paikos, 9349 1060. RSVP September 14. --End--

I'm looking for any information about the life or the family of James Arthur MILES, born 10 Mar 1900 at Guildford WA, died 3 Jul 1976 at Claremont WA. His parents were James Albert MILES and Mabel Hannah PARSONS, both of whom also died at Claremont. James, more often known as Arthur, was a journalist in the 1930's and married Thea ROWE in 1929 at Claremont, however the marriage only lasted a few years before they divorced. Thea was a stage actress from Sydney. I'd presume that he married again, and possibly to "Mary Anne Elizabeth" who died in 1967 at Canning Bridge. Any information on this MILES family would be appreciated. Thanks, Phil Young Sydney NSW

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the REUNIONS column published in The West Australian on Saturday July 23, 2005 followed by the CAN YOU HELP? column published on Monday July 25, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The Reunions and Can You Help? columns are published on Mondays and Saturdays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au REUNIONS: Saturday, July 23 , 2005 (The West Australian p172) =========================================================== WHITFORD WARRIORS FOOTBALL : Whitford Warriors Amateur Football Club was formed in 1975 in what was then F-grade and are now fielding teams in A-grade. This year they are celebrating their 30th anniversary and 20th anniversary of their inaugural premiership. Seeking past players, members and — in particular — the 1985 team. A Past Players Day is being held today at 2pm: Past Players Tent; 6.30pm: watch the second half of the inaugural premierships game; 8pm: Party starts. Please RSVP today for name tag. Seeking photos and memorabilia. Contact: Whitey at the club, 94012197 or David White, 0417 970 323. Website: www.whitfordwarriors.com RPH NURSES : The writer hopes to hear from the organiser of a reunion believed planned for nurses from the 1956 school. One nurse-lives in the UK and another in NZ and she is hoping there is still time for them to book air seats. Contact: Audrey Kershaw, 9321 4721 TELECOM NW DISTRICT : A North West District Telecom reunion will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday, September 9. All welcome. Contact: Ron Easthope, 93281796. mailto:roneasthope@bigpond.com.au GERALDTON SHS : Looking for past students who graduated in 1995 (or would have). A 10th anniversary reunion is planned to be held in Perth on Saturday, September 24. Contact: Belinda Spouse, 0423 817 768. mailto:gshs95reunion@hotmail.com ST PAUL'S TECH (VIC) : The former St Paul's Technical School, Ballarat is holding a reunion on October 15-16. Seeking names and addresses of St Paul's Old Boys living and working in Perth or in any othe part of WA. Contact: Harry Gibcus, 20 Tait Drive, Creswick, Vic 3363. Tel: (03) 5345 2088. mailto:hmgibcus@iprimus.com.au --End Reunions : Start Can You Help?--> _________________________________________________________________________________________ CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, July 26, 2005 (The West Australian, p29) ========================================================== BISHOP BOATS : Arthur BISHOP, the writer's father, was a craftsman of quality wooden boats during the years 1947 to 1970 at Claremont, Cottesloe and East Fremantle. Any information and photographs of the yachts, launches and fishing boats built by Arthur BISHOP would be appreciated for a possible exhibition. Among the well-known yachts are Voyager, Brigadoon, Starfire of Perth, Corsair, Maid Marion, and Galasma. Contact: Gloria Bell, 9312 1134. mailto:glorybee@iinet.net.au BUNBURY CATHEDRAL : Several months ago St Patrick's Cathedral in Bunbury was irreparably damaged by a tornado. Because of the severe structural damage, the only option was demolition. The diocese in conjunction with Catholic Church Insurances is gathering information for a documentary on the cathedral and is asking for anyone with historical film or photos of the cathedral to please respond as soon as possible. Deadline: July 29. Contact: Mel Stillman, Bunbury Diocese, Post Office Box 2005, Bunbury 6231. Tel: 9721 0500 or 9721 0514. mailto:pastoral@bunburycatholic.org.au COTTESLOE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB : Calling past members: the club has an active and strong veterans group of some 250 members, comprising those who have held their bronze medallion for at least 25 years or have turned 40. This group is anxious to get in touch with as many of its past members as possible for the planned 100th year celebrations in 2009. The veterans meet at the clubrooms for a sausage sizzle on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am and the annual dinner will be held on Saturday, September 10. Contact: Geoff Brown, 20 Maisie Crescent, Wembley Downs 6019. Tel: 9446 3303. --- COUNTRY CALLING CERVANTES GOLF CLUB : All players past and present are invited to the club's 25th anniversary to be celebrated over three days from Friday, August 19. Events include a drawn mixed ambrose competition, a men's 4BBB and a men's and women's open. Contact: T. Cox, 9652 7003. COLLIE FOOTBALL CLUBS : Past players members and supporters of the former Collie and Mines Rovers Football Clubs are invited to a reunion weekend to be held in Collie on September 3-4. A powder puff derby and a past players match will be held on the Saturday followed by an evening function to celebrate the opening of the New Memorabilia Bar. A breakfast will be hefd on Sunday during the Collie Eagles matches against the Eaton Boomers. Contact: Gary Saunders, 9734 2120 or Greg O'Brien, 9734 4184 for details or assistance with billeted accommodation. COMET BAY BOWLING CLUB, SINGLETON : All past members and partners are invited to a reunion to be held at the clubhouse on Sunday, August 28 from 11am to lpm. Bowls to follow if desired. Dress informal. RSVP: August 14. Contact: Mrs Noel Stone, 18-B Cox Street, Mandurah 6210. Tel: 9581 5215. --- CUNDERDIN CONVENT : The Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and Holy Cross School, Cunderdin 1933-1965, compiled by Lorraine PACKHAM (nee SNOOKE), tells the story of the sisters and includes heartwarming reminiscences by former students. A4 manuscript (36 pages plus admission list 1933-1965). Cost: $12 (inclusive). Contact: Mrs E. Herley, 39 Yilgarn Street, Cunderdin 6407. FAMILY REUNIONS : McKAY and MacKAY: On August 17, 1905 the McKAY and MacKAY families arrived in WA from Aberdeen, Scotland on the SS Orotaya. To celebrate 100 years of the families in WA a ceremony will be held at Fremantle's Welcome Wall on Wednesday, August 17 at lpm. The McKAYs comprised Jane McKAY (nee SCOTT) with daughters Jane and Mary. The MacKAYs were Jack and Helen (nee SCOTT), who were "German cousins" with daughter Daisy and sons John and Ken. Families descended include WARD (of Mandurah), McALLISTER, VAISEY, SAXBY, SINCLAIR and BEARD. Contact: Rob Vaisey, 34 Wyatt Road, Bayswater 6053. Tel: 9370 2808. GRANT : Seeking descendants of Eva GRANT (maiden name) who moved to Perth from Wyndham near Bega in NSW as a young woman about 1940. She was the sister of Mary-Ann (Pearl) BRAY (nee GRANT). Contact: S.L Hewitt, 4 Shelduck Way, Marinars Cove, Mandurah 6210. Tel: 0410 414 527. KELLY OUTBREAK : The writer is hoping to hear from anyone whose family has a connection to the "Kelly outbreak" — especially the DEVINE, GLOSTER, DOWSETT, CARRINGTON, BAUMGARTEN, CURNOW and LANGTREE-ASHE families, also descendants and relatives of Heddington and Jeremiah JONES. Researching for a planned book. Contact: Steve Aldersea, 9399 3649 (after 5pm), 0414 227 791. mailto:aesredla@bigpond.net.au MARCHING HISTORY : Marching WA is seeking information about life members of Marching WA, formerly known as the Western Australian Marching Association, for a book on their history. Contact: Judy Toll, Marching WA, 46 Tuam Street, Victoria Park 6100. Tel: 9470 2838. mailto:judy.toll@student.curtin.edu.au PERTH BOYS SCHOOL : Wanted: group class photos of pupils from 1937 to 1940, possibly standing on school's front entrance steps. Some names include: Ken McKAY, Barney HOLMES, Judah THAU, Gordon CLARKE and Terry PHILPOTT. Contact: Ken McKay, 9299 6702. --- PLEASE CALL AGAIN EDWARDS FAMILY BIBLE : Hoping to hear from the unknown woman from Nedlands who responded earlier this year about a family bible found detailing the genealogy of the Edwards family. The first entry is that of Dan Edwards, born September 19, 1847 and the last entry records Dan Edwards, who died in 1913 aged 66. Contact: John Calleja, 9279 8763. KERRS AT CUBBINE: In late 2004 or early 2005 the writer received a call seeking information about this family. The information has come to light but she has lost the caller's name and number. Contact: Mary Clemens, 88 McLennan Street, Quairading 6383. --- PRIVATE HOSPITAL : A private hospital operated at 30 Bulwer Street, Perth in the 1930s. It was owned by E. HARVEY who was either a sister or matron. Seeking a photograph. Contact: Bob Bracey, 92711463. mailto:lainbob@wn.com.au RAILWAY BOOK : Rails Through the Bush, by Adrian GUNSBURGH and Geoff AUSTIN, is sought by the Australind Family History Society. If you can help, please contact Judy Hawkins, 9721 4862. ROEHR/ROHR : About 1905 two sisters arrived in WA from the Barossa Valley in SA. Their names were Polly Elizabeth ROEHR (born February 22,1878) and Martha Clara Franshiske ROEHR (born December 21, 1879). Did they marry and have families of their own? Seeking information to add to the family tree. Contact: Gail Sprlyan, 4/60 Birdwood Street, Innaloo 6018. Tel: 0407 474 296. mailto:gail@sprlyan.com --- VETERANS BICTON/PALMYRA RSL : New members welcome from service/ex-service personnel (or related). Social and bar facilities available at the club, 28 Foss Street, Bicton. Contact: president, 9337 1598 or secretary, 9339 5536. EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : Their next meeting will be held at the Peninsula Tavern, Mayfands on Wednesday, July 27 at 10am. Morning tea supplied and lunch available. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : The AGM will be held in the Eve Nicholls Room, RAAF Association, Bull Creek on Wednesday, July 27 at 1930 hours. Contact: Des Pryce, 0407 997 679. mailto:dezzy@bigpond.net.au --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the REUNIONS column published in The West Australian on Saturday July 16, 2005 followed by the CAN YOU HELP? column published on Monday July 18, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The Reunions and Can You Help? columns are published on Mondays and Saturdays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au REUNIONS: Saturday, July 16, 2005 (The West Australian p72) =========================================================== MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY : Past employees and family members of the Midland Railway Company (1894-1964) are invited to the annual reunion to at the Belmont RSL sub-branch, 32 Leake Street, Belmont, on Monday, August 1, at noon. Cost: $15 a person (includes lunch). Contact: Fred McKenzie, 9277 4518, or Harold Haimes, 9277 3587. NORTH FREMANTLE EX-SCHOLARS FOOTBALL : All past members, players, supporters and any other interested persons are sought for a get-together later this year. Please respond as soon as possible to: Stan Whipp, 9337 2434, or Ray Herdman, 9336 2495. PHYSIOTHERAPY GRADUATES : The School of Physiotherapy has delivered degree programs for 30 years. To celebrate, physiotherapy graduates from Curtin University of Technology (or its predecessors), WAIT, or the WA School of Physiotherapy, are invited to an alumni cocktail function at the Bentley campus on Friday, August 19, 5.30pm to 730pm. RSVP: August 8: Alumni Relations, 9266 3113. mailto:alumni@curtin.edu.au ST ANN'S COLLEGE Students and teachers from St Ann's College, South Perth, are invited to a reunion at the Old Mends Street Hall (now Old Mil! Theatre), South Perth, on Friday, August 26, from 11am. Please bring a plate. Contact: Jenny Temby (Curlewis), 94461848 or Jean Webster (McQuirtar), 93613468. WOOLWICH BIBLE COLLEGE (QLD) : Seeking new of Uwe THIEL, Ed CHANDLER, Tony BAIRD and others for a reunion at Southport Church of Christ on Saturday, October 1, Contact : Margaret 9725 8699, or Ian Schneider mailto:ian.schneider@defence.gov.au --End Reunions : Start CAN YOU HELP?--> _________________________________________________________________________________________ ========================================================== CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, May 2, 2005 (The West Australian, p31) ========================================================== BIRCH : More than 70 years ago Harold BIRCH and J. W. (Jack) HUNTER worked together in the Hunt Road blacksmith's shop in Beverley. Jack HUNTER's grand-nephew is arriving in Perth from Ireland on July 29 and hopes to meet any members of the Birch family who lived in Beverley at that time, or their descendants. Contact: Peg Kempton, Post Office Box 97, Beverley 6304, or Beverley Historical Society, 96461246. mailto:moraganne@wn.com.au BORG/WOOLHOUSE : Information is sought about descendants of Carl Andreas BORG and Enid WOOLHOUSE, who were married in Kalgoorlie on August 15, 1923. They had a daughter, Joyce Irene Louise. Names connected include Harry and Ivy HARVEY, Edie WOOLHOUSE of Belgrade Park Village, Wanneroo, David Henry HARVEY and Mena Priscilla WOOLHOUSE. Contact: Susan Marriott, 59 Hearder Avenue, Hope Valley 6165. Tel: 9410 1974. COTTAGE IN AUGUSTA : Does anyone have a photo of a little cottage called Ivanhoe which used to be situated opposite the Augusta Hotel? For many years it was owned by Mr and Mrs TRIGG. The writer's husband was born there in 1922 and would love a photo for the family history. Contact: Laurel Stanes, 9758 1758. --- COUNTRY CALLING ALBANY SHS : Students who started first year in 1971 (Year 8) and finished 5th year (Year 12) or corresponding years in between are invited to register their interest in a reunion to be held within the next 12 months to celebrate 30 years since finishing school. Contact: Noeline Rowsell, 56 Hardie Road, Albany 6330. mailto:mrs_rissole@hotmail.com BONNIE ROCK HALL : Past residents and their families or anyone who has had anything to do with Bonnie Rock are invited to the 70th anniversary celebrations to be held in the hall at Bonnie Rock on Saturday, October 15, from lpm. Please dig deep to find any photographs and memorabilia. Did you ever work on the Bonnie Rock wheat bin? Contact: Whispie Bayly, 9048 7060; Jenny Palm, 9048 7042; Lee Comerford, 9048 7014; or Susie Sprigg, 9048 4075. mailto:yandegin@wn.com.au ST MARY'S SCHOOL, CARNARVON : Calling all past pupils, parents, teachers and friends of St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School and the Presentation Sisters. The school will celebrate its centenary on the weekend of March 17-19, 2006. Old photographs, memorabilia and stories connected with the history of St Mary's School would be appreciated. Contact: Debbie or Anna, St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, Post Office Box 772, Carnarvon 6701 Tel: 9941 1328. mailto:twomey.john@cathednet.wa.edu.au Moora District Hospital : The first stage of the new hospital will be completed in early 2006 and the old hospital building will be demolished around the same time. If you are a former staff member, doctor or board member you are invited to register your interest for a reunion which will be held in Moora on Saturday, October 29. Contact: Reunion coordinator Pam Wyatt, PO Box 154, Moora 6510. Tel: 9651 1118; or Jean Howard, 9651 1241. mailto:pam.wyatt@health.wa.gov.au --- ELSON : Seeking the families of Walter John (Jack) ELSON, who married Sarah Francis BELL. Their sons were George Henry Bell ELSON, Robert Cyril Bell ELSON, and Stanley Gordon ELSON. Also, Mary ELSON married Lewes VAUGHAN, who also settled in WA. They had several sons and daughters, including Dora (married PARRY) and Florrie (FARQUHAR). Contact: Edith Walton (nee Elson), Post Office Box 29, Watheroo 6513. Tel: 9651 7028; or Jenny Elson in SA, mailto:jennyelson@bigpond.com GERMAN : Uncle Albert German was born in Bury, in Britain, in 1915 and migrated to Australia some time before 1953. He died in 1984 and his last known address was in Arkwell Street, Willagee. The writer is hoping to hear from some Aussie cousins or other relatives. Contact: David McDonald, 34 Pinewood Crescent, Heighington Co. Durham DL5 6RP, England. mailto:djmcdonald@btintemet.com. MONTI : Any family or friends of great-aunt Rose MONTI are sought. Rose was born in WA about 1901-02, daughter of Andrew and Annie MONTI (nee LAMBERT). She had a sister Mary (DOHERTY) and brother, Frederick Monti. Contact: Deidre Herbert, Post Office Box 1604 Busselton 6280. Tel: 9752 4265 mailto:dherbert8@bigpond.com ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The Royal Western Australian Historical Society's library, museum and bookshop has extended its opening hours from July to 9.30am until 5pm Monday to Friday for public access — for a year's trial. The society's library has an extensive range of books, maps, journals and documents relating to WA's history, as well a big collection of photographs. This is possible through the support of an increase in the annual administrative grant from the State Government through the Department for Culture and the Arts. Contact: Kellie Bennett, RWAHS, 49 Broadway, Nedlands 6009. Tel: 9386 3841. Website: www.histwest.git.com.au STEPHENSON : Information is sought about descendants of George Montgomery STEPHENSON and his brother Francis Leslie. George married Jessie Agnes HAMILTON in Kalgoorlie in 1902. Their children included George (b.1903) and Fanny Louisa May (1905). Francis served with the 11th battalion in World War I and his address on enlistment was c/- Post Office, Meekatharra. He returned to Australia on June 17, 1918. A third brother, Robert Henry (the writer's grandfather), eventually settled in SA. They were the sons of John and Sarah Louisa STEPHENSON (nee SAUNDERS). It is known that John worked on the goldfields around Boulder and Kalgoorlie. Contact: Judith Stephenson, Post Office Box 430, Forestville, NSW 2087. mailto:jude@bigpond.net.au SUBIACO FOOTBALL CLUB : Seeking family or relatives of these past presidents of Subiaco Football Club for the ongoing Hall of Fame project: J. WANNELL (1902), J. FLANNERY (1907), H. TATE (1920), S.W. PERRY (1938) and G.W. SIMPSON (1942). Contact: Gerry Stokes, 9208 9999. mailto:sfclions@iinet.com.au TEAKLE : The writer is possibly related to the TEAKLE family from the Northampton/Geraldton area. He is preparing a family tree of the WOOD family and would like to hear from descendants of the TEAKLE family to confirm the connection. Contact: John Wood, 9330 3885 (a/h), or 9485 2122 (w/k). ARMED SERVICES ARTILLERY : The RAA Historical Society is an archival organisation in WA which records and maintains items of interest associated with artillery. Interested in acquiring photographs of personnel, guns and equipment etc. related to artillery. Originals can be copied and returned if required. All care taken. Please provide descriptions, names and dates where possible. Contact: Alf Richards, Post Office Box 881, Claremont 6910. Tel: 9279 1438. mailto:pemidaje@rts.com.au BCOF (JAPAN) : The fourth annual reunion of BCOF Kids (children of armed service members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces who lived in Japan during the post-World War II occupation (1947-52) will be held at the Canberra RSL during the weekend of March 4-5, 2006. The reunion will coincide with BCOF 60th anniversary observance celebrations in Canberra on March 7. Contact: Rosemarie Carman (nee Raymond), 25 Moreton Bay Drive, Highton, Vic 3216. Tel: (03) 5244 0293; or Roly Glaskin in WA (08) 9535 1650. mailto:rcarman@bigpond.com DENMARK PROJECT / McNABB : Isabella McNABB of Denmark, circa 1919 was attending to the estate of Nurse Florence MACKENZIE, who died at Day Dawn in 1919 as a result of being gassed during World War I. Hoping to hear from Isabella McNABB's family. Contact: Bev McGuinness, curator primary records, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The next meeting of the Military Historical Society of WA will be held in the Meg Olive room, RAAF Association administration building, tomorrow at 8pm. Guest speaker Dr David Bennett served as a turret gunner on Lancaster bombers with Bomber Command in World War II. Contact: Russell Mehan, 0412 071 641. PARTNERS OF VETERANS BICTON/PALMYRA: The next meeting will be held in the RSL Hall, 28 Foss Street, Bicton, tomorrow (19 July)at 10am. All members are welcome to join them for tea/coffee and a chat. Contact: Margaret, 9337 8976. BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held in the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, July 21 at 10am. All interested partners of veterans of any ADF service or any conflict or peacekeeping duties are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824. MIDLAND HILLS : All members and guests are welcome to the get-together to be held at the Patisserie, near Action in Midland, tomorrow (19 July)at 10am until noon. Contact: Gayle, 9274 2232. VP DAY : BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF 1944 : Calling survivors of HMA ships Australia, Shropshire, Warramunga, Arunta, Gascoyne, Manoora, Westralia, Kanimbla and HDML1074; crew members of the attached merchant ships Bishopdale, Merkur, Poyang and Yunan; and members of the 1st Australian Bombardment Group RAA (embarked). Together with relatives of the deceased, and members of the US Navy then serving with the US 3rd and 7th Fleets and now resident in WA, you are invited to combine as a special unit in the Naval Association of Australia's contingent to march under the colours of Australia and the United States in the forthcoming Victory in the Pacific veterans march in Fremantle on Sunday, August 14. Those attending are asked to muster on Fremantle Oval at 0930 and look out for the Leyte Gulf banner. Contact: unit organisation secretaries, or (as a last resort), Capt John Lancaster, 9384 3810. VETERANS & SERVICES 2/4TH MACHINE GUN ASSOCIATION : Members, widows, families and friends are invited to this year's lunch, which celebrates 60 years since the end of World War II. It will be held at the Novotel Langley on Thursday, August 18. Bookings close August 3. Contact: Lee Gilmour, 9330 4138. AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM ASSOCIATION WA : A commemorative service to mark the unit birthday will be held at the State War Memorial, Kings Park, on Sunday, July 31 at 11am. All members are asked to take part. Guests are most welcome. Fellowship will follow at Campbell Barracks. RSVP July 27. Contact: Secretary, 9414 8453. MV CAPE DON : A reunion is planned for all former crew members, Navaid staff and lighthouse service staff to be held on Saturday, October 8. Contact: Steve Staveley (The Bishop), 8/306 Preston Point Road, Attadale 6156. Tel: 9330 2606. RSVP: October 1. mailto:bishopsteve@telstra.com HMAS VOYAGER D04 : All crew are invited to a reunion to be held in Adelaide on February 9, 10 and 11, 2007, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the commissioning and acceptance of the Voyager into the Royal Australian Navy. Expressions of interest are sought as soon as possible. "Looking forward to seeing some old salts they haven't seen for as long as 50 years". Contact: HMAS Voyager, National Reunion 2007, Denis Moore, 29 Edward Street, Paralowie SA 5108. Tel: Ron Bowman (08)8353 3216. ATS / WRAC LUNCH : The lunch to be held at Anzac House on Wednesday, August 3, has been cancelled. Contact: Joyce Seward, 9527 8825. --End--

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Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday , 2005. ::::::: PLEASE NOTE :::::::: The REUNIONS column which was published on Saturdays will henceforth be incorporated into the Monday CAN YOU HELP? column. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, August 22, 2005 (The West Australian p30) =========================================================== BIBRA LAKE : Bibra Lake Residents Association is seeking descendants of early pioneers who lived and worked in the Bibra Lake district from settlement to 1945. A pioneer memorial park is to be established and the names of pioneers are sought for a memorial wall. Contact: Doug Gildersleeve, 9414 8220. mailto:heabelle@yahoo.com.au BUCHANAN : Information is sought for family history research about descendants of Robert BUCHANAN who was born in Adelaide in 1858 and died in Perth in 1937. He married Martha Coleman in 1880. Their son Alfred Henry was born in 1881 and died in Perth in 1942. Alfred's wife was Sarah Annie Louise. Contact: L Howell, Post Office Box 688, Lyndoch, SA 5351 mailto:burramotel@dodo.com.au BUSSELL-OMMANNEY : A cookbook sent to Elizabeth BUSSELL (sister of John GARETT) when she married Henry Mortlock OMMANNEY in 1839 is in the WA Museum. It is comprehensive with about 800 recipes. Descendants of this pioneering family may have other old recipes. Useful information appreciated about a bygone era and style of cooking that may have been preserved by Elizabeth's descendants or relatives. Contact: Ailsa Smith, 9384 5557. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING BOYUP BROOK: The graduation class of 1970 is planning a reunion to be held in the Boyup Brook Primary School on Saturday, October 15, for students and teachers who started school in 1961 and graduated in 1970 (also anyone who joined or left that group at any time). Cost: $25 a person (includes lunch and afternoon tea). Old photographs and school magazines appreciated. Contact: Peter Hack, 9307 7566; 0412 405 772. mailto:peter@cornerstonechurch.org.au. BRIDGETOWN/MANJIMUP/PEMBERTON SILVER CHAIN : Former employees and volunteers who I have worked in these areas are invited to celebrate 100 years of community service by Silver Chain. Two reunions are planned — Bridgetown, Saturday, October 8; and Manjimup/Pemberton, Saturday, October 22. Contact: Janet Smith, 0428 918 162. NORTH ALBANY FOOTBALL CLUB : A 25-year reunion for past players, officials and supporters of the 1980 Kangas Premiership winning teams (league, reserves and colts) will be held in Albany on September 11-12, the grand final weekend of the Great Southern Football League. Contact: Kim Allsopp (Sloppo), 0438 922116 or Don Green (Percy), 0409 109 844. POPANYINNING: All welcome to celebrate Popanyinning in Spring on Saturday, October 8, to raise money for a proposed tennis court on the school grounds. Minimal charges for activities (mostly a gold coin donation). The entire family day will be run from the oval with the Wildflower Walk leaving at 11am. Food, music, games, races, stalls, car boot sales, bar and treasure hunts. If you were part of last year's events and have photos of the street decorations or oval activities, organisers would love copies to add to their Popanyinning Memories Scrapbook. Contact: Eleanor Stubbs, Popanyinning 6309. Tel: 9887 5033. WESTONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Saturday, September 17. Seeking names and addresses of past students and teachers. There are no records pre-1964 and information and photographs would be welcome. Organisers are also selling named pavers for those who wish their names to go down in history on a path at the school. Contact: Jocelyn Antonio, 9046 7073, or school 9046 7051 mailto:jocpete@hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DENMARK PROJECT/PUGH : Seeking descendants of Jack PUGH, of King River, Albany. Jack was listed by Tom LAVERACK as his next-of-kin on enlistment to serve in World War I. Tom was killed in France in 1917. Hoping Jack's family will have information and a photograph. Contact: Bev McGuinness, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au. ELLIS : Looking for connections to the ELLIS family including children Norman, Freddie, and Eunnice. The writer has photos taken in Newtown, NSW, in an album belonging to her grandmother, Alma MURPHY(nee)GALVINS. Contact: Liane Satie, 10 Mynas Grove Ballajura 6066. Tel: 9248 8709, or 0414 244 163. mailto:hamstersmurf@iprimus.com.au GIBSON : Reuben and Mary Ann GIBSON were married in Staffordshire, England, in 1865. Reuben was an engineer by trade. They emigrated to South Australia but the family also lived in Tasmania and WA. Their first three children were born in South Australia — Mary Ann (b.1866), Reuben (1868) and Edward (1868) while Frederick Thomas (1876) and Frank John (1877) were born in Hobart. Other children were Ernest Albert, Alice Maude, Florence Ada, Arthur Hampton, Percy Melmouth, and Cissie. The family later moved to WA where Mary Anne died in Perth in 1924. Son Reuben drowned off Rottnest Island on April 9,1931. Contact: Mrs Robyn Davis, 267 Eighth Street, Geraldton 6530. Tel: 99214785. mailto:tbd267@yahoo.com.au GUY : Looking for living relatives of Frank Rollings GUY, son of Elizabeth and George GUY and brother of Eva, Ilma and Len. Frank died in 1964 and is buried at Karrakatta. Also, seeking relatives of Joseph George HUNTER, husband of Marion Guy who died in 1925. The writer is the great-great-granddaughter of Rachel Rollings GUY. Contact: Marilyn Carpenter, 24 Tilga Street, Canowindra, NSW 2804. Tel: (02) 6344 2130. mailto:providence777@hotmail.com HUGHES/NEEDLE : Relative in Victoria is seeking descendants of Frederick Arthur and Enid Alathea Jean Hughes (PARKER/NEEDLE) for the NEEDLE family history. Enid's mother was Alathea Victoria May PARKER who married Samuel NEEDLE in 1915. Contact: Julie Noonan, 14 Howell Street, Cribpoint, Vic 3910. Tel: (03) 5983 8633. mailto:families-needle@hotmail.com KEMP : English kinswoman would like to hear from descendants of great-grand uncle Joshua KEMP who was transported from England to Fremantle in 1851. He is believed to have farmed in the Guildford/Helena districts in the Darling Ranges from 1853 and died aged 80 in the Swan area. Joshua's descendants were: Henry (m. Ellen BUCKLEY in Greenough 1866), Frances (m. Edward COCKRAM 1873), James (b. 1855), Selina (m. David GAFFIN in Serpentine 1894), Caroline (m. William ALLEN in Jarrahdale 1890). Surnames include KEMP, GAFFIN, COCKRAM, ALLEN, BUTLER, JONES and STARLING. Contact: Lynn Sharpe, 6 Wittering Walk, Homchurch, Essex, RM12 6NS, UK. mailto:lynn@lynnsharpe.co.uk OCEAN LINERS : A UK-based production company is appealing for rare old film of the great ships of yesteryear to create a "lasting moving image record" of the great days when the only way to travel abroad was by sea. The company has the biggest film and sound archive in the world with film painstakingly restored and compiled into a video and DVD series called The Great Liners with 23, one-hour episodes now available for sale. The project has not been able to attract funding and the proceeds of video sales goes towards the considerable expense of restoration. More than four million immigrants are believed to have arrived in Australia on these ocean liners and it is hoped to find even more footage. If you are seeking a good home for your old films, they will be gratefully received. Every film contributor will be given a screen credit and a copy of the end result. Contact: Des Cox, producer, Snowbow Productions (2000) Ltd, 145 The Promenade, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7HN, England. mailto:des@snowbow.co.uk or website www.snowbow.co.uk PERTH RESTAURANTS HISTORY : The City of Perth library is embarking on an oral history project dealing with dining establishments in the CBD, West Perth, and Northbridge. You may be able to help if you were an owner, manager or staff of a cafe, tearoom, restaurant, coffee lounge or dining room of a department store. Memories, photos or maybe menus would be helpful. Contact: Janet Nowicki, 9461 3598 or Janet McNie, 94613572 at the library (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). mailto:local_studies@cityofperth.wa.gov.au SACRED HEART PARISH : To celebrate the past, present and future of the Parish of Sacred Heart, the history committee wants to hear from anyone connected to the parish who may wish to submit their recollections of life in the parish in the past 100 years — relating to the historical characteristics of the parish and church precinct. The centenary celebrations were launched on Saturday and will continue until February 26. All are invited to view the new website for news about how the parish plans to celebrate its centenary and fund the preservation of their historical precinct. Contact: Sacred Heart Parish, Mary Street, Highgate 6003. Tel: Fr Peter Bianchini, 9328 3433, Marie Counsel, 9328 9463, or Rick Downie, 0417 951701. Fax: 9227 0137. Website: http://www.highgate.perthcatholic.org.au/ SOUTH PERTH CHURCH : South Perth Uniting Church will celebrate the 80th year of the original church building (now used as a hall) on the corner of Angelo and Sandgate Streets on Sunday, September 19, from 2pm to 5pm. Historical material will be on display and it is hoped to include a wedding wall of photos taken during 1924 to 1964 before the "new" church in Sandgate Street was built. Additional material of any kind relating to the church is sought for the day. Contact: Carol Heathcote, 9361 0571, mailto:heathcote@westnet.com.au or Sue Doherty mailto:suedoherty@bigpond.com UREN : Looking for uncle Donald UREN or his family. Donald was born in Orange but shifted to Perth more than 40 years ago. The writer was named Donna (after him). Contact: Donna Cole, 159 Clinton Street, Orange, NSW, 2800. Tel: (02) 63613435. mailto:donnacole@colourcity.com WALKER : Information is sought for a family tree about descendants of Charles Christopher WALKER and his first wife Annie NOBLE who were married in 1919, also Charles and his second wife Ruth MORTIMER. Charles was living in Fremantle, aged 18, when he enlisted to serve with the 11th battalion in World War I. He was the elder brother of the writer's father, David. Charles died in Bicton in 1973. Contact: Maree Walker, c/- Post Office, Mingenew, 6522. Tel: 99281321. mailto:mar33@westnet.com.au WELSH ANCESTRY : The annual GYMANFA GANU (Hymn-Singing Festival) organised by the Welsh Free Church of WA will be held at Trinity Church, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Sunday, August 28, at 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for Welsh expatriates and descendants whose ancestors came from Wales to experience some traditional Welsh music. All welcome. Admission free (with a collection for charity). Contact: Pat, 9364 9342. WA MEDICAL MUSEUM : The WA Medical Museum's annual Leavesley lecture will be held at Agnes Walsh House, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bagot Road, Subiaco, on Wednesday, August 24. Dr Jim Leavesley., medical historian, author and raconteur will present, Sex and the Sea: Lord Nelson & Lady Hamilton. Time: 5.30pm (wine and cheese), 6pm (lecture). Cost: $10 a person (door sales). Please RSVP. Contact: Medical Museum, 93401506 or Mrs Bray, 94091936. PARTNERS OF VETERANS : The State annual general meeting will be held at the Guild Room, Wesley Church, corner Hay and William Streets, Perth, on Wednesday, August 31, at 10.30am. This will be followed immediately by a general meeting after which all members are invited to join the State executive for lunch. Contact: Sam, 9248 1104 or Kerryn, 0408 341045. VETERANS EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The AGM will be held at the Peninsular Tavern, Maylands, on Wednesday, August 24, at 10am. All EDA recipients and their partners welcome. Enjoy morning tea and a chat Lunch available at Seniors prices. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au. REUNIONS MANDURAH PIRATES RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB : A 10th anniversary reunion will be held at the Mandurah Yacht Club (the old yacht club), Mary Street, Halls Head, on Saturday, August 27, at 7.30pm. Contact: David Andrews, 0423 856 888. SWANBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL : All past and present teachers, students and families are welcome to celebrate the school's centenary at a reunion to be held at the school in Narla Road, Swanbourne, on Saturday, September 3, from 2pm to 8pm. Contact: school, 9385 5033. mailto:swanbourne.ps@detwa.edu.au Website: www.swanbourneprimary.wa.edu.au WILLETTON BOWLS CLUB : A dinner for past and present members will be held at the Willetton Sports Club on Saturday, September 10, at 7.30pm to celebrate the club's 20th mailto: Email: gcsheardown@bigpond.com GOSNELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its centenary this year. All past students and family members are welcome to attend a reunion at the school on Sunday, September 11, from 9.30am until 4pm. Official ceremony is at 11am. Seeking photographs and memorabilia (to be copied and returned). Contact: Loraine Wood, reunion committee, Gosnells Primary School, 9398 2250 (9am-3pm). Email (subject-Loraine/Re-union, no attachments please): mailto:gosnells.ps@detwa.edu.au MIDLAND JUNCTION STATE SCHOOLS: The annual reunion of the Midland Junction schools (primary, high or central) will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Wednesday, September 14, from 10.30am. All past students and teachers are most welcome to attend. RSVP by September 6. Contact: Loyla Whitworth (Primose), 9457 0410, Audrey Holland (Wis-bey), 9274 2042, or June Hondris (Wisbey), 9302 3505. mailto:hondris@optusnetcom.au PHARMACY STUDENTS (PERTH TECH): Students who trained at Perth Technical College between 1954 and 1958 are sought for an informal get-together. Contact: Ian McKenzie, 9296 4407 or Arthur Hunt, mailto:huntaf@bigpond.net.au. SANTA MARIA LADIES COLLEGE : Seeking leavers of 1965. A reunion is planned to be held in September. Contact: Suzanne Groenenberg (Lowery), 9368 5023 or Anne Patroni (Skidmore), 9330 1390. APPLECROSS CRICKET CLUB: The club is holding its 30th anniversary at Shirley Strickland Reserve, Applecross, on Friday, September 16, at 7pm. All past players and members welcome. Contact: Russell, 9364 7445 (a/h) or visit the club's website: www.applecrosscc.org. --End--

Hi Annette, My SOPER connection is SOPER Edward b 1835, Mary Tavy, Devon. Parents SOPER William and Elizabeth (nee BABBAGE). He married 1. EVA Adelaide in Devon, died South Australia, 1860, 2. BARNES Ellen, 3. WALSH Annie, last two in Victoria He died Victoria in 1877, some children went to Western Australia. Regards Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Del Bianco" <delby@amnet.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 3:32 AM Subject: RE: [AUS-WA] > Are your Sopers from Devon, England? > > Annette > > See my web page > http://www.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=delby9&rand=147316536 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Patricia Sharp [mailto:royp@satlink.com.au] > Sent: Wednesday, 5 October 2005 9:44 PM > To: AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [AUS-WA] > > Names I am also searching in Western Australia are:- > > SOPER > RILEY/REILLY/RILY > LUKIES > GRIFFIN > LAWSON > WALSH > > Thanks again. > > Regards > Pat > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

>Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 15:50:07 +0800 >From: "John from West Aus" <jwa30513@bigpond.net.au> >Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Police Constable 1903-04 >Yes you should be able to obtain records of past policemen from the Police >Historical society I believe that Graeme Sisson is connected with this >society I think there is a charge but it depends how improtant these >records >are to you --John > John from West Aus Hi John, Thank you for your response. I'll give the Police Historical Society a try, in that case. I think they will be very interesting indeed. I noted that Eynon was not listed in the Wise directories for the previous two years to his listing in Piccadilly as a constable, so perhaps he was in a police barracks in that period. It will be interesting to find out a bit about him. I hadn't previously known anything between the time he left his wife and seven children in Melbourne in the 1890s and his death in 1934, so I've got quite a big gap to fill. Best wishes, Lenore Frost Essendon, Vic Photo Rescue? Have I rescued your family photos? http://members.optushome.com.au/lenorefrost/photorescue.html

>Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:40:56 +0800 >From: "Annette Del Bianco" <delby@amnet.net.au> >Subject: RE: [AUS-WA] Marriage indexes >Hi Lenore > >Click on this link to Liz's Reverse marriage look up and type in the >surname >you are looking for. It covers 1905-1920, >http://www.openwindows.com/marriage/search.htm >Annette > Hi Annette, Thank you for that tip. I couldn't find anything for him, so I guess I must conclude that the Mrs K Eynon in the directory in 1916 was a common law wife. (And rightly so, he had another one in Melbourne.) Best wishes, Lenore Frost Essendon, Vic Photo Rescue? Have I rescued your family photos? http://members.optushome.com.au/lenorefrost/photorescue.html

>Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 22:14:56 +0800 >From: "Helen" <helenmaryc@ozemail.com.au> >Subject: RE: [AUS-WA] W Palmer of Aberdeen St, Perth >Hello Lenore >I know nothing of Mr W Palmer though if you like can lookup the electoral >roll for you, it would give a occupation for him >It's possible at his age he was visiting someone at the Old mens home which >at that time was near the Swan brewery. The area was also popular with >fishermen and still is though not sure how much they catch there these days >Aberdeen st was mainly residential at that time though several hotels in it >and still are several. You no doubt have gone through the papers thoroughly >they are in the State Library in Melbourne I think >I notice he not buried at Karrakatta which was/is the main Perth Cemetery >Helen Hi Helen, Thank you so much for that description of the Aberdeen Street precinct - just what I wanted. Whether William had wafted off to visit someone I don't know - it was rather curious, because he'd been missing all night, but the policeman who recovered the body from the water the next morning said he'd been there only a short time. But then, I don't know what he meant by a short time, either. Yes, I've looked at the WA papers, and got what I could from there - the reports of the inquest. I had another look at the Karrakatta Cemetery today myself, and was suprised to not find him in the index, as he is buried there - but it turns out he was indexed as EYNOR. I've asked them to change it, but I don't know if they will. It is very kind of you to offer to look up the electoral roll, but I wouldn't want to put you to any trouble or restrict your own research time. Please only do it if it is a quick and simple operation. Best wishes, Lenore Frost Essendon, Vic Photo Rescue? Have I rescued your family photos? http://members.optushome.com.au/lenorefrost/photorescue.html