Hi Jane and Roger, Thanks for your reply. I have been reading this list and have seen people ask questions about the Can you help? column and (it must be a sign of the heat here in South Australia, or age, or both!) I hadn't even thought of going down this path. Wonderful idea. Many thanks again, Mari ----- Original Message ----- From: Roger Kelly <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] ROWE > Hi Mari, > Having found, like you, Karrakatta records on-line we posted a message to > the 'West Australian' Can you help? column: > [email protected] > asking for descendants. > We had instantaneous success. 2 relatives contacted us by e-mail. We phoned > one the same day. > I hope you get a similar response. > Best Wishes, > Jane and Roger > in Scotland > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "The Walkers" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:55 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] ROWE > > > > What is the best way to ascertain more information about a burial in > > Karrakatta? I have the information from the website, and several things > > appear to match with my 'missing' person, but I need more information. > > The person concerned was Jane ROWE who was a resident of Bayswater and > died > > on 10 October 1964 aged 93 years. > > Any assistance appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Mari Walker, Adelaide, Sth Australia > > Member #6657 SAGHS > > Researching: > > Sth Aust : Major interests: HART, MAIN, THREDGOLD, TILLER, LEHMANN > > Minor interests: JEFFERIES, JOHNSTON, LARKIN, O'TOOLE, HENDER, DOWNING, > > MOLLER, MURPHY > > Australian interests: > > Victoria : LEHMANN descendants, CAMPBELL > > WA : MOLLER, HART, LEHMANN descendants > > NSW : MAYNARD descendants > > New Zealand: HART descendants > > USA (California) : MURPHY/KELLEY > > England : HART, RUSHER, THREADGOLD > > and Brian Walker > > Researching: > > England: WALKER, HEARD, WATSON, PAGE > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

HI, I have been sitting on the sidelines and looking at your Rowe enquires. I have a cousin married to a John Rowe here in WA. I know nothing about his family history but if you want me to give him a call I will. He would be in his 60's and is an ex teacher. Or you could just see what comes out of your query in the can you help. He may even respond. Gay O'Neill Western Australia. ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Walkers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] ROWE > Hi Jane and Roger, > Thanks for your reply. I have been reading this list and have seen people > ask questions about the Can you help? column and (it must be a sign of the > heat here in South Australia, or age, or both!) I hadn't even thought of > going down this path. Wonderful idea. > Many thanks again, > Mari > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Roger Kelly <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 5:28 PM > Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] ROWE > > > > Hi Mari, > > Having found, like you, Karrakatta records on-line we posted a message to > > the 'West Australian' Can you help? column: > > [email protected] > > asking for descendants. > > We had instantaneous success. 2 relatives contacted us by e-mail. We > phoned > > one the same day. > > I hope you get a similar response. > > Best Wishes, > > Jane and Roger > > in Scotland > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "The Walkers" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:55 PM > > Subject: [AUS-WA] ROWE > > > > > > > What is the best way to ascertain more information about a burial in > > > Karrakatta? I have the information from the website, and several things > > > appear to match with my 'missing' person, but I need more information. > > > The person concerned was Jane ROWE who was a resident of Bayswater and > > died > > > on 10 October 1964 aged 93 years. > > > Any assistance appreciated. > > > Thanks, > > > Mari Walker, Adelaide, Sth Australia > > > Member #6657 SAGHS > > > Researching: > > > Sth Aust : Major interests: HART, MAIN, THREDGOLD, TILLER, LEHMANN > > > Minor interests: JEFFERIES, JOHNSTON, LARKIN, O'TOOLE, HENDER, DOWNING, > > > MOLLER, MURPHY > > > Australian interests: > > > Victoria : LEHMANN descendants, CAMPBELL > > > WA : MOLLER, HART, LEHMANN descendants > > > NSW : MAYNARD descendants > > > New Zealand: HART descendants > > > USA (California) : MURPHY/KELLEY > > > England : HART, RUSHER, THREADGOLD > > > and Brian Walker > > > Researching: > > > England: WALKER, HEARD, WATSON, PAGE > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, > > go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Mari I have just read your email and the Jane Rowe you are enquiring about was my great Grandmother. She was the daughter of William Bransby andMary Ann Atkins. She married John James Rowe in Perth in 1892. They had issue John Edward Henry b1893 Mary Ann b1894 d 1894 William Arthur b 1895 Amy Rebecca b 1897 Edward Maurice b 1899 George Robert b 1902 Harold Henry b 1904 Alice May b 1905 Bertha Elizabeth b 1907 Henry Andrew b 1910 Are you related to any of these people? Kerry Phillips ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Walkers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 10:55 AM Subject: [AUS-WA] ROWE > What is the best way to ascertain more information about a burial in > Karrakatta? I have the information from the website , and several things > appear to match with my 'missing' person, but I need more information. > The person concerned was Jane ROWE who was a resident of Bayswater and died > on 10 October 1964 aged 93 years. > Any assistance appreciated. > Thanks, > Mari Walker, Adelaide, Sth Australia > Member #6657 SAGHS > Researching: > Sth Aust : Major interests: HART, MAIN, THREDGOLD, TILLER, LEHMANN > Minor interests: JEFFERIES, JOHNSTON, LARKIN, O'TOOLE, HENDER, DOWNING, > MOLLER, MURPHY > Australian interests: > Victoria : LEHMANN descendants, CAMPBELL > WA : MOLLER, HART, LEHMANN descendants > NSW : MAYNARD descendants > New Zealand: HART descendants > USA (California) : MURPHY/KELLEY > England : HART, RUSHER, THREADGOLD > and Brian Walker > Researching: > England: WALKER, HEARD, WATSON, PAGE > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

What is the best way to ascertain more information about a burial in Karrakatta? I have the information from the website , and several things appear to match with my 'missing' person, but I need more information. The person concerned was Jane ROWE who was a resident of Bayswater and died on 10 October 1964 aged 93 years. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks, Mari Walker, Adelaide, Sth Australia Member #6657 SAGHS Researching: Sth Aust : Major interests: HART, MAIN, THREDGOLD, TILLER, LEHMANN Minor interests: JEFFERIES, JOHNSTON, LARKIN, O'TOOLE, HENDER, DOWNING, MOLLER, MURPHY Australian interests: Victoria : LEHMANN descendants, CAMPBELL WA : MOLLER, HART, LEHMANN descendants NSW : MAYNARD descendants New Zealand: HART descendants USA (California) : MURPHY/KELLEY England : HART, RUSHER, THREADGOLD and Brian Walker Researching: England: WALKER, HEARD, WATSON, PAGE

Hi Mari, Having found, like you, Karrakatta records on-line we posted a message to the 'West Australian' Can you help? column: [email protected] asking for descendants. We had instantaneous success. 2 relatives contacted us by e-mail. We phoned one the same day. I hope you get a similar response. Best Wishes, Jane and Roger in Scotland ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Walkers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:55 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] ROWE > What is the best way to ascertain more information about a burial in > Karrakatta? I have the information from the website, and several things > appear to match with my 'missing' person, but I need more information. > The person concerned was Jane ROWE who was a resident of Bayswater and died > on 10 October 1964 aged 93 years. > Any assistance appreciated. > Thanks, > Mari Walker, Adelaide, Sth Australia > Member #6657 SAGHS > Researching: > Sth Aust : Major interests: HART, MAIN, THREDGOLD, TILLER, LEHMANN > Minor interests: JEFFERIES, JOHNSTON, LARKIN, O'TOOLE, HENDER, DOWNING, > MOLLER, MURPHY > Australian interests: > Victoria : LEHMANN descendants, CAMPBELL > WA : MOLLER, HART, LEHMANN descendants > NSW : MAYNARD descendants > New Zealand: HART descendants > USA (California) : MURPHY/KELLEY > England : HART, RUSHER, THREADGOLD > and Brian Walker > Researching: > England: WALKER, HEARD, WATSON, PAGE > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi there. Can anyone help me please. I'm looking for a marriage between a John Alfred GRANT and a May/Mary Vannan about 1896-1899 in Perth/WA region. First child born in 1898. Also, does anyone have death records beyond 1905 for WA? I'm seeking any information at all on the surname VANNAN - possibly Kalgoorlie or Perth areas. They arrived into WA about 1878 or so. Lastly, can anyone look up immigration records at all in Perth area between 1876-1880 from UK for the names VANNAN and also GRANT from 1890-1897. Thanking you in advance. Kind Regards, Jim

Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from today's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : GROUP SETTLERS HOSPITAL : The Anglican Mission Hospital, Nornalup, on the south coast of WA, was built some time in the 1920s to look after group settlers. There are no records of it except for one photograph. Does anybody know anything about its history, have any information or photographs? Contact: Dr Eamon Shanley, 6/32 Bussell Road, Wembley Downs, 6019. Tel: 9245 8970. mailto:[email protected] This photo can be scanned and forwarded as a PRIVATE attachment to any chatterer who is interstate or overseas and unable to access the West Australian newspaper. Cheers...... Erica mailto:[email protected] (Perth, Western Australia) http://www.perthdps.com/research/hil01.html =========================================================== ----< CONTACT & SUBMISSION DETAILS>---- Can You Help?, published on Mondays, is a free service compiled by Jenny Kohlen for people seeking information about their families and local history or other items of interest. Reunions - other than veterans - are published on Saturdays on the Information pages. Full name and mailing address (for publication) must accompany every request, as well as telephone number and e-mail address. 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:[email protected] CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, January 20, 2003 (The West Australian, p24) ========================================================== ACKARY : Walter George ACKARY (1870 - 1955) was secretary of the Freemasons Lodge Australia "35" for 40 years. He arrived in WA in the 1890s and married Minnie Constance HILDER in Perth in 1895. They had two children, Cassandra Hilder LENORE (born 1896) who died the following year; and Mabel LENORE, born in 1898. No further record of Mabel can be found. Did she marry and have any children? Contact: Murray Upton, 2/25 Temperley Street, Nicholls, Canberra, ACT 2913. Tel: (02) 6255 0443. mailto:[email protected] ARMADALE SHS : The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary and a pictorial history and anniversary magazine are planned. Past students and staff are asked to help by sending in photographs of school life (to be copied and returned). Please include a brief explanation of the photo, along with a self-addressed envelope for its return. Memories and anecdotes, entitled "I remember when" with a maximum of 120 words would be appreciated for consideration by the magazine committee. Planned activities include an open day with a picnic in the main quadrangle, and an anniversary ball. School tours will operate every Monday at 9.30am when school resumes (tour bookings 9497 6400). Contact: Joe Kalajzich, principal, Armadale Senior High School, Box 169 South West Highway, Armadale 6112. Tel: 9390 6396 (a/h); 9497 6400 (during school term). mailto:[email protected] (after February 3) AUSTIN RACING CAR : Memorabilia and photographs (to be copied and returned) about a Bolton A40 Austin race car built by Doug BOLTON in the early 1950s are sought. The vehicle is currently being restored by the son of one of the original builders and crewmen. Contact: George Stevenson, 5 Lena Street, Beckenham 6107. Tel: 9458 6325. COLEMAN : Seeking news of the whereabouts of Right-Sgt M. J. COLEMAN (436070) who served in Britain during World War II. Flight-Sgt COLEMAN was the only survivor of a Halifax bomber that tragically crashed just 30 minutes after take-off on June 17, 1944. He was living in Aberdare Road, Shenton Park, at the time of enlistment in 1942. Contact: Clyde Goddard, 80 Derby Road, Shenton Park 6008. Tel: 9381 8705. ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« COUNTRY CALLING BLACKWOOD FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION : Past players, officials and supporters are invited to a reunion to be held at the Nannup Recreational Centre on Saturday, March 15, at noon. Contact: Charlie Marlow, 9772 4421; Merv Russell 9883 8130; or Reg Cox 0428 254 177. Accommodation inquiries, Nannup Tourist Bureau, 9746 1211. BOYUP BROOK : Past residents, families and friends are invited to return to Boyup Brook for the Royal Flying Doctor Service appeal concert to be held at the Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre, Boyup Brook, on February 22 from 5.30pm to l.00am. Cost: $25 family, $12 adult, $5 children (under 15 years-old free). Camping facilities available. Proceeds to the RFDS and the Wagin sponsor child. Contact: Gill, 0409 208 738, or Harvey Dickson 9765 1125. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» FEEDBACK ON OLD PHOTO : Thank you for publishing my inquiry (Christmas Dav. 1916, 13/1). By 10.45am I had received three phone calls followed by an email. One lady identifed the building as the Mahogany Inn, situated just beyond Glen Forrest, and the lady in the upstairs window as her mother, who was employed there -- Jean Gravestock. ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« FRIENDS & FAMILY EDWARDS : Seeking the unknown brother of the late Bill EDWARDS who responded to Can You Help? several weeks ago. Please call again and leave your number. Bill used to live in Narrogin and worked for the railways as a fireman in 1949-53. An old friend wishes to pass on some photographs. WOODWARD : Annie WOODWARD is sought regarding the history of Dorothy BAKER who was born in 1909. Annie's last known address was Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, in 1956. WORCESTER : Margaret WORCESTER is sought by her old school friend, Margaret TRAVERS, who lives in South Australia now. There were three Margarets out of a total of four girls in the Kalgoorlie East School's Year 6 class in the 1950s. Would love to hear from the other two. Where are they now? »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» GORDON/BOOKER : Seeking the son and daughters of Florence Jessie PEGLER who married John James GORDON in Ravensthorpe, date unknown. They farmed at Broomehill. Children: Kathleen Janet, George Charles and Sybil Dorothy. John died in Katanning in 1948, and Florence later married Leslie Booker, date unknown. Contact: Norm Pegler, 130 Healy Road, Hamilton Hill 6163. ITZSTEIN : Information and photographs are sought about Frank and Matilda ITZSTEIN to start a family tree. They had nine children: Ruby, Violet, Mickey, Edward, Arthur, Monty, Harry, Les and Albert (the writer's grandfather). Frank and Matilda died in 1943 and 1932 respectively, and are buried in Northam cemetery. Contact: Tricia Miller, PO Box 2159, High Wycombe 6057. Tel: 0409 200 731. mailto:[email protected] LITHGOW BOXERS : A book is planned about the former fighters of this "champion sporting town". Any item on the boxing history of Lithgow -- information, photographs and news clippings (to be copied and returned) would be greatly appreciated. Contact Harold Grube, 7 Inner Crescent, Lthgow, NSW 2790. Tel: (02) 6352 3983. MITCHELL : James MITCHELL and Susan COCK were married in Truro, South Australia, in 1843. Their children were: Richard (1844), James (1846), Samuel (1848), Nancy (1850), John (1852), Elizabeth (1853), Thomas Henry (1855), Philip (1857) and Eliza (1861). Are there any descendants living in WA? Contact: Mrs Pat Perry, 2 Sherrell Park, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon PL20 7AZ, England. MASTERS : Seeking a photograph of great-grandparents Charles and Mary MASTERS (nee BUTLER) who went to live in Gingin after their marriage in the 1850s, then later settled in Guildford. Their eldest daughter Emma Maria was the writer's grandmother, and their other children included Mary, Charles, Richard, Elizabeth, Daniel, Priscilla, Cornelius and Marion. Contact: Mrs Audrey Chemoff, 4 St Ives, 177 Dampier Avenue, Kallaroo 6025. Tel: 9307 8806. MOCK INVASION : About December 1942, a mock invasion was mounted by the Australian army against the RAAF on East Wallabi Island in the Abrolhos group. Any information would be welcome, especially the names of the men who led the excursion, the luggers involved and the men who skippered them. Contact: Ron Bertelsen, 61A Eastern Road, Geraldton 6530. Tel: 9964 2149. O'CONNOR : Seeking the family of Timothy Edward O'CONNOR who served in the 11th Battalion during World War I (service number 15454). Contact: Bethwyn Gawned, 9841 6772. RANSOME : Descendants of John and Blanche RANSOME (nee KINGSBURY) are sought for family history. Last known address was Henry Street, East Cannington, in 1974. Two daughters, Daphne and Ann. Contact: Betty O'Halloran, 20 Prasad Court, Hillbank, SA 5112. Tel: (08) 8287 5210. mailto:[email protected] RHODES : John and Jane RHODES arrived at Fremantle from Yorkshire in 1852 on the Will Watch. Any information is sought from descendants and relatives. Contact: Jill Bredhauer, 16 Dalzell Crescent, Toowoomba, Qld 4350. Tel: (07) 4635 6485. ROTTON : Gilbert Henry ROTTON arrived in WA from the eastern colonies on the Indus with his wife and three children on February 24, 1883. He was a surveyor and spent time in the Gascoyne. He owned good racehorses and was also a member of the Weld Club at one time. Any further information would be appreciated. Contact: R. Lefroy, 8/1 Kings Park Avenue, Crawley 6009. Tel: 9386 6657. SCOTT : Information is sought about Florence Mary SCOTT who was born in Sydney in 1891 to George William and Mary Florence SCOTT (nee GOODISON). Florence married Charles Percival BASNETT in Perth in 1928. One son, Colin Raymond. Florence had three sisters, Rachael, Edith and Nora; and two brothers Edward and George. Surnames include SPALDING and MCDONALD. Contact: Theresa Basnett, 7 Michele Court, Bunbury 6230. Tel: 9795 4494 (a/h). mailto:[email protected] SHARP : Canadian friends hope to hear from John and Greta SHARP who relocated to Perth in 1968. John used to work for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company and then the Kuwait Oil Company. In Perth, John worked for the Department of Minerals and Energy (Petroleum division). Contact: Martin and Gwynneth Jevans, 14481 Magdalen Crescent, White Rock, British Columbia, Canada V4B 2W1. Tel: 604 535 2021. mailto:[email protected] SHIP PAINTINGS : Information is sought on the whereabouts of the painting by C. J. BATELIER of HMS Baccante; also RMS Mooitan by the same artist. They were dated in the early 1900s. Contact: Mrs E. Keeffe, 56 Sunnybanks Drive, Geraldton 6530. Tel: 9921 7892. TUOHY : Information and photographs are sought from descendants of the TUOHY family of Kalgoorlie for BLADEN family history research. Eleanor Hodgekiss is believed to be the daughter of Lorna TUOHY who had sisters Marie, Belle, Elvie and Olive. Their sister Doreen (Sadie) married Dr Bryant Oswald BLADEN (Bob) in Kalgoorlie in 1927, but Doreen died in childbirth in Narambeen in July 1928. Contact: Louise Bladen, 14 Saunders Street, Mosman Park 6012. Tel: 9383 2194. mailto:[email protected] WATERHALL PROPERTY : A description of the Waterhall house, and/or the property is sought for historical research about the history of the Hazelmere / Bushmead area. Contact: Mrs A. Marshall, 9274 5390. WILLS FAMILIES : A WILLS-pedigree get-together will be held in Melbourne on Sunday, March 9, and anyone interested in attending a reunion in Perth on the same day is asked to respond. The writer is a descendant of William Thomas WILLS who was born in London in 1867 -- however, he is interested to hear from descendants of a Frederick WILLS, and any other WILLS lines and connections living in WA. Contact: Bill Wills, 9311 4440. mailto:[email protected] VETERANS 9TH BATTALION RAR : Next-of-kin of deceased members and present members of the 9RAR Association (WA) are all welcome to a barbecue in Kings Park at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, May Drive, on Sunday, February 23, at 11am. This gathering is also to form the committee for the 9th Battalion Association Reunion in 2006. BYO goodies, medicines, chairs, etc. (barbecues available). Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508; or Kevin Trent, 9367 7794. EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : Their next monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House, Perth, on Wednesday, January 22, at 10am. EDA recipients, partners and carers invited. Morning tea provided. Contact: Alan Balcombe, 9375 2709. ATS / WRAC : Calling all ex-service members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service / Women's Royal Army Corps. A coffee morning followed by a Blackboard Luncheon will be held at Anzac House, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Wednesday, February 5, at 10.30am (lunch at noon). Contact: Joyce Seward, 9527 8825. WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORPS (WA) : A service commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the formation of the corps, and the 50th anniversary of the formation of CMF will be held at the State War Memorial, Kings Park, on Sunday, February 9, at 10.45am (for 11am). A reunion luncheon at Miss Maud's, corner Pier and Murray Streets, Perth, will follow. Bookings by January 30. Contact: Jean, 9367 4705. WRAAF (1951 - 77) : Meetings will commence on February 4 in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association, Bull Creek, at 7.30pm. Ex-RAAF women are welcome. Copies of WRAAF recruit course photos taken at Edinburgh RAAF Base, South Australia, in the 1960s are sought for their records. Contact: Judy, 9401 8296; or Lyn, 9351 8659. --End--

Hello Carole, The "Reunions" and "Can You Help?" email is [email protected] or snail mail address G.P.O Box 1027 Perth 6843. Graeme Perth. - Original Message ----- From: "Carole" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 1:30 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] **Reunions - The West Australian > I am on the east coast - how do you submit a request to "Reunions" or "Can you help" > > Is there an email or web address ? or snail mail only. > > Is there a charge ? > > I am grateful for all advice. > > Regards, > > Carole > > > > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I am on the east coast - how do you submit a request to "Reunions" or "Can you help" Is there an email or web address ? or snail mail only. Is there a charge ? I am grateful for all advice. Regards, Carole

Hi Vern, I hope you have the same success I had with the WA can you help? column. I found my father-in-law's cousin at 6am the day the add was published. We had no idea of her age, we knew she was younger than my f.i.l, only her maiden name and the rumour she had come to WA during the second world war to marry a wheat farmer! I also got help from WAGS (Western Australian Geological Society Inc.) e-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.wags.org.au What a thrill it was to visit her last November, she was 83 years old. Regards Margot Dredge Vern Prescott wrote: > > Thanks for your email. I have just now sent off a request. I hope I have > the same luck that you had. > > Vern in Ontario, Canada > > > Dear Vern, > > The West Australian Can You Help? column came up trumps very quickly for > > us. We are now in touch with 2 "new" cousins. Their gt grandparents > > emigrated around 1905. > > Thanks to all concerned. > > Jane and Roger Kelly > > Scotland > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi Vern, Absolutely appropriate. I will send you a copy of last week's column privately so you can see what it offers. Good luck.......... Erica >Thanks for posting the "Reunions" column. It also indicates there is a "Can >You Help" column. What kind of stuff is in that column? Two of my mother's >cousins went to Perth WA early 1900's. I would like to try to get in touch >with any descendants? Would a "Seeking descendants of ..." message in that >column be appropriate? > >Vern in Ontario > > >==== 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 ' > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 - mailto:[email protected]

Hi Everyone, Here is the Reunions column from today's West Australian. Cheers....... Erica Hills - mailto:[email protected] ________________________________________ 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:[email protected] ----< this week's submissions >---- REUNIONS: Saturday, January 18, 2003 (The West Australian p174) =================================================================== BUNBURY : The Bunbury City Band, formed in 1896, is one of the longest serving volunteer groups in the City of Bunbury. Band president George Fotakis joined in 1952 and in 2003 celebrates 50 years with the band. He is hoping to organise a reunion. Contact: Secretary, Bunbury City Band, PO Box 179, Bunbury 6231. WEST DENMARK : A reunion of students, staff and their families who attended West Denmark School / Group 93 from all years 1926 to 1946 will be held in Denmark over this month's long weekend (January 25, 26, 27). All welcome. Contact: Geoff Laing, 9848 1785, or Bev McGuinness, Denmark Historical Society, PO Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:[email protected] ROELANDS : A reunion celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Roelands School (Shire of Harvey) will be held under the old oak tree in the school-grounds on January 26 at 11am. Past students are asked to bring their lunch (tea and coffee available). Memorabilia would be appreciated for display on the day. Contact: Mrs Georgie Gardner, 9726 3137. BACK TO CARNARVON : Past residents are invited to a reunion to be held at the Rod Evans Centre, corner Hay and Plain Streets, East Perth, on Sunday, February 9, from noon to 4.30pm. Tea, coffee and cups provided (byo drinks and snacks). Cost: $3 a person. Contact: Rhonda McDonald, 9384 7583, Max Crake, 9328 3589, or Max Kempton, 9458 3450. No.4 SEA SCOUTS MT LAWLEY : A reunion will be held at the site of the old scout hall, Swan Street Reserve (now Banks Reserve), Joel Terrace, Mt Lawley, on Saturday, February 1 at 10.30am. Bring some chairs and refreshments. Contact: Ron Buchan, 9271 5059. ROBERTA JULL FAMILY DAY CARE SCHEME : Over the past 20 years they have offered family day care to hundreds of families in the Gosnells, Thornlie, Maddington, Kelmscott, Kenwick, Roleystone and Armadale areas. Ex-carers, families and staff who have not already received an invitation are asked to respond as soon as possible. A 20th anniversary morning tea will be held on Sunday, February 2, from 9.30arn to 11.30am. Please RSVP: 9490 1866. NORTHAMPTON : The Northampton Angling Club will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reunion to be held in Northampton in March. Names and addresses of all past members are sought. Contact: Allen Morris, Box 393, Northampton 6535. Tel/fax 9934 1207; or Roly Chariton, 9934 3054. NURSING AIDES / ENROLLED NURSES : The Government School of Nursing (1953 - 2003) will celebrate its Golden Jubilee at the WA Italian Club, 217 Fitzgerald Street, West Perth, on Sunday, March 2, from 10am to 4pm. RSVP: January 30. Contact: Betty (nee Heinz), 9459 4142 (after 4pm). BUSSELTON TRAINEES : Last week's notice for a reunion to be held in Busselton for Busselton-trained enrolled nurses was printed in error. The reunion was held on October 27, 2001. WAMENUSKING (QUAIRADING) : Wamenusking Tennis Club past players and social members are sought for a 50th anniversary reunion at the club on March 15. Contact: Michaela Stone, PO Box 53, Quairading 6383. Tel: 9645 5239.

Dear Vern, The West Australian Can You Help? column came up trumps very quickly for us. We are now in touch with 2 "new" cousins. Their gt grandparents emigrated around 1905. Thanks to all concerned. Jane and Roger Kelly Scotland ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vern Prescott" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] **Reunions - The West Australian, January 18, 2003** > Hi Erica > > Thanks for posting the "Reunions" column. It also indicates there is a "Can > You Help" column. What kind of stuff is in that column? Two of my mother's > cousins went to Perth WA early 1900's. I would like to try to get in touch > with any descendants? Would a "Seeking descendants of ..." message in that > column be appropriate? > > Vern in Ontario >

Hello Erica, I'm from the UK, would it also be appropriate for me as well? Ancestors of mine by the name of MADGEN/MADGIN emigrated to the Perth area in the 1820s+ from the North of England, and I would love to find any descendants. :Absolutely appropriate. I will send you a copy of last week's column privately so you can see what it offers. >Good luck.......... Erica > >>Thanks for posting the "Reunions" column. It also indicates there is a "Can >>You Help" column. What kind of stuff is in that column? Two of my mother's >>cousins went to Perth WA early 1900's. I would like to try to get in touch >>with any descendants? Would a "Seeking descendants of ..." message in that >>column be appropriate? Dotty

Thanks for your email. I have just now sent off a request. I hope I have the same luck that you had. Vern in Ontario, Canada > Dear Vern, > The West Australian Can You Help? column came up trumps very quickly for > us. We are now in touch with 2 "new" cousins. Their gt grandparents > emigrated around 1905. > Thanks to all concerned. > Jane and Roger Kelly > Scotland

Hi Erica Thanks for posting the "Reunions" column. It also indicates there is a "Can You Help" column. What kind of stuff is in that column? Two of my mother's cousins went to Perth WA early 1900's. I would like to try to get in touch with any descendants? Would a "Seeking descendants of ..." message in that column be appropriate? Vern in Ontario

Archibald HARPER was my grandfather's half brother. He left Orkney about 1875 (age 20) for the gold fields, then settled in Pt. Adelaide where a son (also Archibald) was born in 1880. This Archie married in Perth in 1904 and had a son Archibald about 1907 who, I believe, at one time worked for the Fremantle Harbour Trust. I would be interested in discovering more about this Aussie connection - including any cousins who might be out there. Sharon Ontario, Canada

Hi All, This email is important and we need to act now as the following may effect all Australian Cemeteries if we let this happen.... we only have just over a week to stop all our ancestors graves from being removed I have just watched with dismay the feature on A Curent Affair in regards to the removal of War Graves in Centennial Park in South Australia. Although the feature is on War Graves, the 50 year tenure is on ALL memorial graves within the cemetery and 25 year tenure on ashes. Generally in SA if a licence has expired and not been extended the remains (usually bones and other artefacts such as rings, the name plate from the coffin) are respectfully removed and placed in an ossuary (bone) box. The grave is then deepened and the box re-interred at the bottom of the grave. The monument is removed and the grave is available for issue of a new licence. We have to the end of this month to send submissions, opposing this ludicrus decision. I am calling on all GENEALOGIST, FAMILY HISTORIANS, RESEARCHERS AND ANYONE ELSE to prepare a letter of objection and to send it to me at P.O.Box 87 Yarragon 3823 If possible could you send two copies - All those recieved will be sent via registed mail to the Prime Minister and the other copy to the the Chairman of the committee in the SA Parliment who will be taking submissions. (I am awaiting the official title of the Chairmans name from ACA) HELP SAVE THE MEMORY AND MEMORIALS OF ALL OUR ANCESTORS Don't just think about it, every letter will assist and for the sake of 50c for a stamp, if we unite we can stop this. ***************************************** Dianne. J. Carroll Regional Historian of the Australian Alps Email: [email protected] P.O.Box 87, Yarragon, Victoria, 3823 Australia Winner - Victorian Community Heritage Awards 2002 Best Community Research/Register/Records Websites: High Country Heritage http://www.high-country-heritage.i.am/ Pioneer Portraits of Australian's http://www.angelfire.com/my/pioneer

Hi List. Thought I would post my first generation. O'REILLY - Co Westmeath - Mt Barker & hills area - Walloway - Waukeringa - Western Australia - Melbourne MULLINS - Co Cavan - Mt Barker & Hills area O'DEA - Cudlee Creek O'BRIEN - Broken Hill - Walloway - Mt Gambier ARTHUR - Orroroo HOLLIDAY - Kapunda - Petersburg - Walloway - Waukeringa MUMBY - Broken Hill - Walloway - Waukeringa NAPIER - Blinman - Walloway - Barmera HONAN - Wirrimbirchip - Colac - Geelong - Ballarat (Vic) - PT Pirie - Paruna - Berri - Pt Augusta COGLIN - Adelaide - Walloway - Waukeringa - Adelaide KILDEA - Narridy - Walloway - Adelaide Hope there are some rellies out there. Thanks Zita

Hi Everyone Walter BAGSHAW was born in Preston March 9, 1884. He emigrated to Western Australia where he served in both World Wars. His service records show that he was a Goldsmith and Jeweller when he enlisted in 1940. He lived at 38 Douglas Avenue, South Perth, Western Australia when he enlisted but by March 16, 1944 had moved to 38 Elizabeth Street. Would these addresses still exist? If they exist, would anyone out there be able to get a photo for me? Would there be any information available about his business (assuming here that he had his own business which might not be true). Would there be a trade directory which would list him? Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Vern in Ontario, Canada