Hello to everyone. Could anyone help me to find any details in regard to the above named gentleman who came to Western Australia in the early 1900's. He bought land - possibly in the Margaret River area but had to go back to England because his wife had Diptheria. I am trying to help someone who always helps others and has been a terrific help to me in my research. Any details would be appreciate. Regards, Shirley. Victoria.

Hi List, I know this is not genealogy but would someone be able to tell me what parts of Perth and surrounding area is a safe place to live. I know in many places there are rough types of areas. Like in Geelong, Vic. I know what are the better areas. My son is thinking of moving to Perth and he has a young family. Thanks. Margaret Boots. -------------------------------------------------

Hello listers I am looking for information on how a family (surname PRIGGODA) would have travelled from WA around 1912 to Queensland. Would they have sailed or travelled overland. Thank you in anticipation Kay Volunteer for Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.raogk.org/

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 31, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto: <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, July 31, 2006 (The West Australian p28) 2006 CENSUS : The time capsule project is a joint initiative of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and National Archives of Australia. On the night of Tuesday, August 8, people can decide to have their census information, along with their name and address, kept securely in a vault by NAA for 99 years. In 2105 the vault will be opened and the 2006 census information for people who agreed to be in the time capsule will be available. This will help descendants trace their family trees and will be available for any other research purpose. BROADWAY : Descendants of Thomas and Florence BROADWAY (nee WYZE) are sought for family history. They had four daughters — Em, Rhoda, Flo and Rose. Thomas and Florence lived in Beverley in 1921 when their daughter Rhoda married Herbert MONGER of Beverley and moved to Midland. Have no information on daughters Flo and Em. Contact: Gary Monger, 7 Yeeda Street, Riverton 6148. Tel: 9457 2888. BROOME CUP : The Broome Turf Club is seeking information and photographs about Broome Cup winners from 1894 to 1984 including the names of the president, horse owner, trainer and jockey. An honour board is planned. All information will be recorded and photos will be returned on request. Contact: Bill Wigley, Post Office Box 2107, Broome 6725. Tel: 0417 982 208. Fax: 9193 5854. mailto:broometurf@bigpond.com COUNTRY CALLING ST BRIGID'S, BRIDGETOWN : A reunion for past students born between 1940 and 1950 will be held at the Parade Hotel, Stirling Street, Bunbury on November 18. Contact: Colleen Crowd, 9064 7440 or Jacqui Carroll, 9832 1020. SIR TALBOT HOBBS : People gather at the Sir Talbot HOBBS War Memorial at the Perth Esplanade on Anzac Day. Personal correspondence from soldier-architect Lt-Gen. Sir Joseph John Talbot HOBBS (1864-1938) may remain in WA. The author is preparing a post-graduate study of Hobbs' life and work, and would appreciate being able to read letters written by Hobbs. Contact: John Taylor, Post Office Box 1058, Nedlands 6909. Tel: 0407 380 318. Fax: 9386 4199. mailto:taylarch@bigpond.net.au HOPETOUN CWA : All past and present members and spouses of Hopetoun CWA are invited to a 40th anniversary celebration to be held in the Hopetoun Senior Citizens' building on Wednesday, October 4 at 2pm. All memorabilia and old photographs would be appreciated. RSVP: September 9 for catering. High afternoon tea will be supplied. Contact: Coralie Thomas, 9838 3128. MERREDIN LIONS CLUB : Former members of the Merredin Lions Club are most welcome to the club's 40th anniversary celebrations to be held in Merredin on Saturday, November 18. Contact: Don Haines, 9041 3417, or Harald Lorek, mailto:haranna@westnet.com.au ---- FAMILY BIBLE/HUGHES : The writer would be happy to pass on an old family Bible to a family member. Names written on the fly leaf are: Thomas Frederick Lance HUGHES (born March 21,1854); Mary Jane GRANT (born July 31, 1857). Married Wesleyan Church, "Dongarra", May 23,1888. Their seven children were: Winifred, Joseph, Sarah, Eva, Frederick, Henry and Thomas. Contact: Shirley Whittle, Hawks Hill, 36 Goollelal Drive, Kingsley 6026. Tel: 9409 9063. FREMANTLE TALLY CLERKS : The membership of the Fremantle Tally Clerks Union of Workers (1912-1986) is being researched and a photographic history of former members compiled. Anyone wishing to submit a photo (to be copied and returned) is advised no personal details are required apart from full name. Also, seeking the whereabouts of an old "Membership Register" believed to be pre-1933. It was small, heavy and thick. The data within was hand-scrolled written and would be vital to the research if able to go back to 1912. Contact: Ross Smith, 56 Frederick Road, Hamilton Hill 6163. Tel/fax: 9337 1931. mailto:rossannsmith@optusnet.com.au HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, August 2 at 2pm. Guest speaker Les GREEN will give a talk on the Round House, jailers and inmates. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the WA Historical Society, these meetings are open to everyone and are held in the Citiplace Conference Room, Perth Railway Station Concourse. Cost: $5 a person (includes an excellent afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. LAWRENCE : The City of Mandurah RSL holds a passport for travel to Papua in the name of Errol Richard Delmar LAWRENCE who was born in Goodward, South Australia on March 9, 1892. His profession was electrical engineer. Happy to return it to Errol's family. Contact: W. Holding, 9535 4593. LEIGHTON : Seeking information about Harry LEIGHTON who was born in 1874 in Peterborough, UK, son of Daniel and Mary Ann LEIGHTON (nee PROCTER). Harry was one of 11 children and emigrated to Australia before 1901. Question: is the Harry LEIGHTON who died in Shenton Park on July 8,1957 one and the same? He was married to Jessie ROWE who predeceased him in 1924 and was a popular peace activist in the 1915-1920 timeframe. Contact: Heather Leighton Waddingham, 590 Chesham Place, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M5T5. mailto:hwaddingham@yahoo.com. Reilly Phillip Reilly of Tipperary, Ireland and Margaret Ryan of Limerick were married at Ryan-ville, Wonnerup in WA on February 6,1861. They had 10 children: Ellen (m. Francis Fox), Margaret (m. Thomas Hastie), Bridget (m. Dennis Flood); Phillip, Mary Anne, Agnes Dianna (m. Henry Walker), Edmond, Thomas, Catherine (m. Thomas Kearney) and Lucy (m. James Larkin/James McGowan). The seven eldest children had different variations on the birth registration including Riley, Riely, Riljey. The three youngest were registered as Reilly. Particularly interested in finding out about Ellen, Bridget Phillip, Agnes Dianna, Catherine and Lucy. Contact: Noelene Withers, 36 Gulf Way, Australind 6233. Tel: 9725 8462. mailto:withersl@tpg.com.au RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR : Researching personal stories of DENIKIN's Volunteer Army in South Russia 1918-20, WRANGEL's White Army in the Crimea and Dnepr 1920 and the role of the British Military Mission and affairs in Constantinople at that time. Would welcome access to diaries, first-hand accounts written later, photos, or White Army memorabilia. Contact: David Treloar, Post Office Box 543, Nedlands 6909. Tel. 9386 1914. mailto:treloard@bigpond.net.au TINDALE : Seeking information for family history about uncle George Rouse TINDALE who was born in WA in 1912. His parents were Thomas Edward TINDALE and Florence Louisa nee ROUSE. His sister was Edna May ATTWELL (nee TINDALE). George is believed to have married and remained in Melbourne and had two children. Contact: Barbara Carlyon (Attwell), 11 Wiggins Road, Orelia 6167. mailto:barbara2448@optusnet.com.au UPPER GASCOYNE : The Shire of Upper Gascoyne will celebrate its centenary in 2007 and a history book is planned to be going to print about November this year. Descendants of pioneers and past residents are invited to submit items of interest of up to 100 words about family history, also old photographs and any other information relating to the district. Contact: Bonnie Williams, 9 Gaudin Way, Australind 6233. Tel: 9797 2384. mailto:bonbon9@westnet.com.au UPPER SWAN HONOUR BOARD : Upper Swan RSL plans to raise an honour board bearing the names of those who enlisted from the Upper Swan-Millendon-Baskerville area to serve in World War II. Interested members and next-of-kin of these are asked to respond before September 30 to confirm details: H.B. and R. GOLDSPINK; G.A. GRAVESON; R. HAINING; Miss J. HALLETT; S. and W. HALLETT; L. HASLUCK, H. HARGREAVES; J. and R. HARRISON; J. HERBERT; M. ILICH; H. JARVEY; J. KLINAC; D., F., L and W. KUKURA; C. K. and R. LAMONT; Miss M. LAMONT; Miss C. LOGUE; J. MARTIN. Contact: Don Cruden, secretary, 26 Little River Cove, Jane Brook 6056. Tel: 9374 0014. mailto:donmar@amnet.net.au UREN : The writer has some photos she would like to return to the family of the late Malcolm and Hebe UREN (nee SPENCER). Contact: Pat Treasure, 9335 1207. 10TH LIGHT HORSE : Serving, past members and descendants of those who have been associated with the 10th Light Horse in WA in its various forms are invited to a memorial service to be held at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Stirling Square, Guildford on Sunday, August 13 at 2pm. St Matthew's served as garrison church to the 10th Light Horse during World War I. There will be a wreath-laying as part of the service. Afternoon tea will follow. Contact: Roger Edwards, 9720 1063 or Ken Swindale, 9279 7138. BOYUP BROOK/SANDAKAN TRIP : The Ex-POW Association's bus trip to Boyup Brook for the Sandakan Memorial Service on September 11 will leave Perth at 9.30am. Cost — members: $110. Non-members: $210. Overnight in Bridgetown and meals are included in cost. They have a 45-seater coach and hope many will join them for what should be a great trip made better by a full coach of friendly faces. Bookings deadline: August 10. Contact: Barbara Harper, 9387 4950; or Glad Cowie, 9446 5903. VETERANS 2/4TH MACHINE GUN ASSOCIATION : The annual lunch is on again and will be held at Novotel Langley on Thursday, August 17. Relatives, friends and new faces welcome. Please wear name tags. Bookings before August 3. Contact: Lee Gilmour, 9330 4138. VIETNAM VETS AND PARTNERS (GERALDTON AND MIDWEST): A lunch to commemorate the battle of Long Tan will be held at Birdwood House on August 18 at noon. Please make an effort to attend. This event is supported by DVA. Contact: Nick, 9965 2524. mailto:geraldtoncityrsl@bigpond.com.au. WAR VETERANS EDA SOCIETY OF WA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers, are invited to the general meeting to be held at the Citiplace Community Centre, Perth Railway Station (upper level) on Wednesday, August 2 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. Fax: 9402 4036. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au -------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS ST EDMUNDS ANGLICAN CHURCH : St Edmund's at 52 Pangbourne Street, Wembley will celebrate 50 years since the church building was consecrated on Sunday, August 6 at 9am. This event 50 years ago brought over 1000 people to the building. Anyone who has had contact with the church is welcome to attend. There will be a creche offered for children up to five. Contact: St Edmund's, 9387 2287. mailto::stedmunds@upnaway.com. TAA : Final call for past staff for a reunion to be held in August: Max SEYMOUR; Ted SHAW; Di SMART; Bill, Brian, Connie and Gordon SMITH; Norm SNOW; Jason SPOONER; Audrey STATKUS (CLARK); Marg THOMAS; Brian THOMPSON; Kelly THOMPSON; Ken THORPE; Jane TOOMEY; Bev VALE; Elizabeth WAGER; Jim WATSON; Patty WINDSOR, and Alec Wright. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au JOHN XXIII OLD BOYS FOOTBALL CLUB : Ail former Blue Boys are invited to relive the glory days at the Mosman Park Bowling Club, Bay View Terrace on Saturday, August 12. mailto:amckenzie@euroz.com.au WA RAILWAY OFFICERS UNION : Past members are invited to a lunch at the Bayswater Hotel, Railway Parade, Bayswater on Tuesday, August 15 from 11am. Buffet available: $14.95. Contact: Laurie Evans, 9339 1194. MELVILLE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE : Past members are sought for 30th anniversary celebrations proposed to be held on Sunday, August 27. Contact: 9332 9219. mailto:melses@iinet.net.au MLC CLASS OF 66 : The 40-year reunion of the 1966 Leaving Year will be held at MLC on September 22. Among those still missing are: Anne WEARNE, Avalon McNEILL, Cheryl BLAKELEY, Coralyn TREASURE, Dale ROWE, Donna WEBB, Gay PROWSE, Jan SWEETAPPLE, Janet MOORE, Jennifer KEMP, Jill NASH, Julia McRAE, Julie HANSON, Julie LONG, Julie MILLS, Kerry McDOUGALL, Kerry MENZIES, Leith TAYLOR, Lynette OXBROW, Margaret BESTE, Margaret NUTTALL, Pamela HALL, Raeleen MUIR, Sheryl ANTONOVICH, Stasia HORRY, Willetta SLEDGE, Yvonne MAITLAND and Zelda WILLIAMS. Contact Glenda Stow (Maisey) 9525 2603; Penny Thomas (Hall) 9272 1735; Chris Olney 0411 020 678; Zoe Howard, 9470 1453 or Dawn Snook (Maddock) 9293 3205. mailto:snooky@iinet.net.au PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE : A 30-year reunion organised by Jane ABBOTTS, Judy LANGE, Peta MAKIN, and Jillian PATON for the class of 1976 — boarders and day girls —- and those who came and went along the way will be held on Saturday, September 23. Contact: Development Liaison Officer, 9424 6520. DE VIALAR COLLEGE, SAMSON : The class of 76 will hold its 30-year reunion on Wednesday, September 27. Please respond to receive an invitation. Contact: Judith Russo (Higgins), 9387 3766 or 0407 220 009, or Marisa Perica (Giannasi), 9450 3043, 0417 970 057. mailto:jag.russo@bigpond.com ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL : All nurses who trained at RPH m PTS 6/56 are sought for a 50th reunion to be held on Saturday, October 7. Contact: Judy, 0417 919 903, or Nina, mailto:nduncan@iprimus.com.au HARVEY AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE : A reunion for all past students and staff will be held on Saturday, October 7. Tickets limited. Contact: Steve Watt, college, 9729 0500. CLAREMONT TEACHERS COLLEGE : Calling graduates of 1956. A 50th anniversary gathering will be held at Edith Cowan University, Joondalup campus on Saturday, October 28. Contact: Neville or Doreen Beckwith, 9294 1795 or John Mitchell, 9381 8318. --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 24, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto: <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, July 24, 2006 (The West Australian p30) ST ANDREW'S : St Andrew's Uniting Church on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Pier Street, Perth, will be 100 years old in December. Its history is being compiled for a book and photographs or information of interest are sought as soon as possible (deadline August 13). An incorrect phone number was published last week. Contact: Rev. James Reid, 9403 4547. mailto:revreid@minister.com BLACKWELL : The writer's grandfather often spoke of his brother, Arthur BLACKWELL who emigrated to Australia from Walthamstow, London about 1947-52 with his family including sons Arthur, Johnnie, Bill and Ronnie. They settled in Manjimup and worked in the building trade. At that point the families lost touch. Hoping to reconnect after so many years. Contact: R. Blackwell, 151A Colwill Road, Royal Heights, Massey, Auckland, NZ. mailto:blackwellb@hotmail.com BRANSON : Thomas BRANSON was born in New Norcia in 1854 and farmed at Seven Mile Spring and Jillingara. He married Elizabeth WALKER in Toodyay (old Newcastle) Catholic Church. Seeking descendants including those of daughter Ada Amelia who was born in Bindoon on November 16,1889. Contact: Anne Taylor, 9317 1057. mailto:annetay505@hotmail.com.au COKER : The writer is researching family and farm history and is seeking information and clarification about Bert COKER who is mentioned in J.K. Ewer's HISTORY OF BRUCE ROCK as being the first storekeeper in the "Babakin area". Contact: Roger Bee, 14 Ela Street, Leeming 6149. Tel: 9414 9902 (w/k). mailto:roger.bee@farmoz.com.au COUNTRY CALLING BOYUP BROOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL : Calling any students who were in the 3rd year high school class of 1971 or joined that class from 1961 onwards. A reunion is planned to be held in Boyup Brook in September/October. Names sought include: Jenny CARTWRIGHT, Roslyn MERRIFIELD, Gary NUGENT, Mary RODWELL, Neil and Graeme WILLIAMSON, Diane WEIR, Dianne WHITE, Roger SMITH, Charles BROWN, Michael MEAD, Richard CHAPMAN and Michael SMART. Contact: Michelle Mason, Post Office Box 486, Cannington 6107. Tel: 0439 969 597. mailto:mml40_9@iinet.net.au PINJARRA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion for the Year 8-1982 to Year 12-1986 class will be held at the Exchange Hotel, George Street, Pinjarra on Saturday, October 14 at 7pm. Cost: $7 (for nibblies). Drinks to be paid on consumption. Ex-teachers welcome. Please RSVP. Contact: Sue Bebic (nee Blechynden), 6278 2923. mailto:sue-blechynden@hotmail.com DARDANUP : The centenary of St Mary's Anglican Church, Dardanup will be celebrated at a service on Saturday, September 2 at 11am. A "bring-and-share" lunch at the Dardanup Community Centre will follow. Contact: Kerry 9726 3007 or Denise 9728 3038. 51ST BATTALION IN WORLD WAR I : Pictures and stories about the men who served in the 51st are sought for a rewrite of FIX BAYONETS, A HISTORY OF THE 51ST BATTALION IN WORLD WAR I. Contact: Neville Browning (author), 8 Clune Court, Huntingdale 6110. Tel: 9490 6495 or Colin Willey, 9451 4549. mailto:skip@starwon.com.au GREENOUGH The Greenough Pioneer Museum was established by the Geraldton Historical Society in September 1966 and is the oldest museum in the Mid-West It is planned to hold an open day on Sunday, August 27. Past members of the Geraldton Historical Society, previous caretakers of the Greenough Pioneer Museum, descendants of John S. and Elizabeth MALEY and of Frederick and Nellie RUDDUCK are invited to attend. Contact: Gary Martin, Post Office Box 2011, Geraldton 6531 Tel: 9926 1058. mailto:pioneer_museum@westnet.com.au JACKSON : The City of Mandurah RSL holds several old passports to be returned to their owners. Names will be published over the next few weeks. The first belongs to Thomas JACKSON who was born in Scotland on July 25,1885. The passport was granted at Batavia on December 3,1919. His profession was "hunter of birds of paradise". Contact: W. Holding, 9535 4593. LEREW L : News of Mr J.M. LEREW or his family is sought on behalf of a veteran in Melbourne who fouad his wallet on a jungle track all those years ago. Wing Commander LEREW was a pilot serving with the RAAF in Rabaul in 1941 when the two crossed paths. The wallet was returned but the men never met. Contact: Alan Stenhouse in Perth, 9387 2530. LONE PINE, GALLIPOLI : Murray Ewen, author of Colour Patch, a unit history on the 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion, is researching material for a book concerning Lone Pine-Gallipoli. He wants to hear from anyone who had a family member who was involved in this August 1915 battle, or the lead-up to the attack — with regards to the underground tunnels. Letters, diaries and unpublished photographs of Lone Pine or 400 Plateau area are sought. Contact: Murray Ewen, 4 Hare Court, Willagee 6156 Tel: 9331 5954. mailto:tunnellers@pacific.net.au PARKERVILLE GALLIPOLI SERVICE : A remembrance ceremony in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the tragic Charge of the Nek in 1915 will be held at Parkerville Children's and Youth Care Centre, Beacon Road, Parkerville on Sunday, August 6 at 11am. There will be a chapel service, a light horse display and afternoon tea. Contact: Phil Sullivan, 0417182 998. mailto:philmaur@bigpond.com PODMORE : Seeking early family history about William PODMORE and his wife Annie. They were married in Victoria in 1893 and later moved to WA where they had a farm in Kellerberrin. They had five children — William, Ellen (Nellie), Alice, George and Charles. William and Annie are buried in the Kellerberrin Cemetery. Contact: Glenys Ujcich, 5 Hope Street, Allanson 6225. Tel: 9734 1001 UPPER SWAN HONOUR BOARD : Upper Swan RSL plans to raise an honour board bearing the names of those who enlisted from the Upper Swan-Miliendon-Bas-kerville area to serve in World War II. All the names will be published over the next few weeks. Interested members and next-of-kin of these recruits are asked to respond before September 30 to confirm details: J. and W. ADAMS; T. ALERICH; F. ARBON; W. BARNES; H. BAYLIFF; J. BARBARICH; H. BARLOW; Miss A. BASSETT; B.D.F. and R. BASSETT; H.G. BATES; T. BROWN; W. CANNON; W. CHITTY; F. CILLI; A.H. CONVOY;, A., N. and T. DEVLIN; F. EDGECOMBE; C. and L. EDWARDS; T.G. FEUTRILL. Contact: Don Cruden, secretary, 26 Little River Cove, Jane Brook 6056. Tel: 9374 0014. mailto:donmar@amnet.net.au. VOLUNTEERING WA : Do you have some time to spare? The not-for-profit organisation is calling for help to fill these volunteer positions: (i) gallery display attendant for military museum to direct and assist visitors viewing the museum gallery (Fremantle); (ii) tour guide for a military museum to assist with the supervision of small visiting groups (Fremantle); (iii) office assistant for army museum to assist with general administration (Fremantle); (iv) railway coach restoration to maintain and restore old railway carriages (West Swan). Contact: Volunteering WA, 9482 4333. WILSON : Descendants of Burleigh and Mabel WILSON (nee DYSON) are sought for family history. They were married in 1893 in Guildford. Mabel died in 1944 and Burleigh in 1954. Their children were George, Albert, Alex, Madge, Hector, Leslie, Hazel, Peter, Winifred and Tom. The researcher lives in England and is keen to hear from any member of this family who lived in the Victoria Park/South Perth areas. Contact: Lynne Golding 93613155 or Anne Cook mailto:douglas4go@fsmail.net VETERANS & SERVICES BATTLE OF LONG TAN: A lunch will be held at the Royal Perth Yacht Club on Sunday, August 20 following the Vietnam Veterans' Day service at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Pavilion in Kings Park. Free tickets are available for veterans and a partner. Contact: June Cuneo, Dept of Veterans' Affairs, 9366 8465. mailto:june.cuneo@dva.gov.au VIETNAM VETERANS' DAY IN THE SOUTH WEST : A service will be held in Manjimup on Saturday, August 19 marking the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and is supported by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The Navy Band will be attending and the RAAF will conduct a flyover. All Vietnam veterans and ex-service personnel are invited to attend. Please RSVP by July 31 for catering. Contact: Rex Brown, 0427 771 875 or John Crook, 0408 931849. mailto:john.and.dee@westnet.com.au EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The July meeting will be held in the Bayswater Hotel's function room on Wednesday, July 26 at 10am. There will be a guest speaker. Morning tea and lunch available. All welcome. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL : Former colleagues are advised that a ceremony is planned in Canberra in 2008 to dedicate a memorial plaque to all intakes of former army apprentices. Inquiries welcome. Contact: Frank Poole, 7 Tobin Place, Holder, ACT 2611. mailto:frank.poole@bigpond.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY : Former employees or family members are invited to a reunion and lunch to at Belmont RSL, 22 Leake Street, Belmont on Monday, August 7 at noon. Cost: $15 a person. Contact: Fred McKenzie, 9277 4518 or Harold Haimes, 9277 3587. MV CAPE DON : Ex-personnel who sailed on the CAPE DON are welcome to join the society. Contact: Derek Emerson-Elliot, president, GPO Box 1196, Canberra, ACT 2601. TAA : A reunion is being held in August and these people are still sought: Roger McLAREN, Duncan McPHAILL, Megan MORRISON, Geoffrey NEWSOME, Shane OBRIEN, Gary OLIVER, Julie PITT, Mike POWER, Phil PRICE, Chris ROGERS, Roni RUSSELL, Mabel SARRE, Madelene SAUNDERS and Frederich SCHOEMAN. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au. COCKBURN LADIES BOWLING CLUB : A Back to Cockburn afternoon tea will be held at the club on Friday, September 8 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Past members are invited to renew old friendships and meet new members. If unable to drive and live in the Cockburn district, a lift may be arranged. If you live farther away, you are welcome to bring a driver. Contact: Dawn Barr, 9434 4902, Joyce Mathanda, 9434 1995 or June Hitchcock, 9335 3595. RSVP (for catering): Friday, September 1. HOLLYWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : Students who attended the school between 1966-1970 are invited to a "Fab '53" night at the Nedlands Golf Club on Saturday, September 9. Contact: Carol, 0407 990 896. mailto:caroicampagnoli@hotmail.com or mailto:pennyb46@yahoo.com HOLLYWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for students from the year group 1969 to 1973 will be held on Saturday, October 7. Please get in touch. Contact: Janice Pauley, 0402 686 309. mailto:jlpauley@bigpond.net.au. BUNBURY HIGH SCHOOL : Past students are advised the date for the annual reunion to be held at the RAAF Association has been changed to Saturday, October 14. Contact: Judy Stokes, 9341 6692. LATHLAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion for the 1959 Year 7A Class is being organised to coincide with the school's 50th anniversary celebration to be held at the school on Saturday, October 21. Addresses are sought for past students from that class including: Irene BRAYSHAW, Malcolm BUCKLAND, Mrs CABLE, Carol CHINNERY, Paisley DUNSTAN, Katrina FISHER, Cheryl HODSON, Stan HOOPER, Keith McEWAN, John MACHIN, Mr MAVOR, Val MILLS, Lorna MURRAY, Greg PARK, Terry TOMLINSON and Jennifer WARD. Contact: June van Smaalen, 9525 3167. mailto:johnjune@iinet.net.au CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANISATION (CYO), LIDCOMBE (NSW) : Last year the first reunion was held for 25 years. It was such a success that attending members asked for another one. This year it will be held in Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club, John Street, Lidcombe on Saturday, October 21 from 2pm to 5pm. This function is open to all former CYO/Younger Set members from wherever they belonged. Bring friends and renew old memories. Contact: Frank Roll, 57 Yarram Street, Lidcombe, NSW 2141 Tel: 0400 573 911 ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE FLIGHT NURSES : The ex-flight nurses of the WA, Eastern Gold-fields, Victoria (Kimberley) sections and the current Western Ops are holding a reunion in Perth on October 21-22. All those interested in attending are asked to respond as soon as possible. Contact: 9310 5482. Fax: 9310 7088. mailto: flightnursereunion@iinet.net.au MURESK : A 50-year reunion is planned for Saturday, October 28. Names sought include: Ian ARCHIBALD, Peter HARGRAVE, Peter OLSON, Richard Pearce, Mustafa GALIB and Emanuel MALAKIDES. Contact: Ian Easton, 9758 0141 or Rob Linton, 9367 2065. --End--

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Hi Everyone Is there anyone who knows the words to the eulogy that was recited in the movie "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and also so if it is free of copyright? Sheelagh Wiles Whyalla Stuart, SA. swiles@ozemail.com.au http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/hunter2000

Hello Listmembers, I would be pleased to hear from anyone who has an interest in Ackland family history. Specifically, at this moment, I am seeking information on, or descendants of, the following people, but I would like to hear from any Ackland researchers. 1/. John Barnes Ackland came to Australia in 1877. He married Edith May Randell in South Australia in 1882. (Children were born in South Australia.) According to the Western Australia Directory (Wise's), in 1898 John Barnes Ackland was at Medindie, 40 Bennett St., East Perth; 1899-1903 at Mount St., Claremont; 1903-1910 at Throssell, Son & Stewart, Northam; 1911-1917, farmer, Wongan Hills . Both John and his wife evidently died in Western Australia after 1917. Nothing is known of their descendants. 2/. George Hugh Ackland came to Australia 1886/7. He married Jane Penman in Queensland in 1887. (Children were born in Queensland.) After returning from a trip to England in 1900, George moved to New Zealand. Presumably he died in NZ, but it is possible that there are descendants in Western Australia. John and George were brothers, born in England. Their parents were Thomas & Mary (nee Barnes). Any comments or help will be greatly appreciated, Nel

Hi I understand the microfiche for marriage records for WA, in the 1940's have been released. Would anyone have access to these and mind looking for a marriage record? Full details: I am currently researching an Australian ancestor, William George Nash. I have found a service record for him through the NAA detailing his enlistment in Claremont , Perth . On the service record are a number of interesting and new facts for us (indeed this is the first record we have seen of William since he stopped writing to his mother just after the second world war). Details from service record: Source: National Archives of Australia, series B883, item number WX21541. Australian Military Forces, Attestation form, Army No. WX21541, Nash, William George, Unit: General Reinforcements W. Commd. General Details Camp, Clarement. State: Western Australia. Date: 15.4.1942. Date of Birth: 18.7.04. Married 2?.11.1942. Who is actual next of kin: Hazel Sophronia? Nash, 11 Wright St, S or 5 Perth. Trade: Dairy Farmer. Pte. Nash, William George - 2/5 Inf Tps Ord Fd Pk. Date of discharge: 23.Feb 44 with regards, Robert Parker Even more detail follows... Hi I'm Robert Parker, married, living in Caterham, Surrey, UK. I work full time for the charity Save the Children UK as a Project Manager. I have been researching my family tree for about 6 years and have managed to get back to circa 1800 on the Parker side (not that easy as we Parker's are very common - in name!). After a trip to Switzerland to visit my aunt I am keen to research my Nash connections. I also have Australian connections with the name Hatton (my grand father John Edward Hatton having been born on 6 5 1894, in Hawthorne, Melbourne). Currently I am looking for William George Nash The following leads are all I have from ‘hazy’ family memories: William George Nash went to Africa and/or the gold coast and emigrated to Perth in 1925. I (Robert Parker) couldn't find any trace of him in Perth Central Library, Australia in two attempts (1992 and 2000). He had a son Martin (born 9.8.1947). William (or Martin) was fair haired, wife a school teacher. I have a photo of William and Martin. William left the family when Martin was 5 years old. During the war the family sent food parcels to Doris Nash (my grandmother, William’s sister), including sweets, sausages and honey. Then Doris (and the family) lost touch. Any suggestions for trying to trace these ancestors through any local newspapers or Australian based researchers or other resources gratefully received

Hi Lorraine I would appreciate this if you can manage it. Thank you Dorothy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorraine Clarke" <jaych10@arach.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Ellis >I am going into the state library on Monday I will see if he is listed on >the electoral roll. > > Lorraine Clarke > jaych10@arach.net.au > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dorothy Garner" <mumzie@iinet.net.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 7:09 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] Ellis > > >> Looking for my brother John Raymond Ellis known as Buck Ellis. Left >> Nathalia Vic. 43 years ago. Was seen in WA. Would be 69 years old now if >> still alive. Would like to catch up with him before I die >> Dorothy >> >> >> ==== 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 ' >> >> ============================== >> Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >> Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/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 ' > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Hello Lists, I have a REILLY/ RILEY/RILY Patrick Francis Bartlett born Rochester, Victoria 1880. Parents REILLY/RILEY/RILY Patrick and Annie (nee SOPER also known as WALSH/WELCH/WELSH.) I have not been able to find any more on Patrick. The family were living in Deniliquin, New South Wales for a time, then moved to Western Australia, and I believe some may have ventured to Queensland. Any help or information on Patrick, would be so appeciated. Thank you Regards Pat

Hi list, I appreciate for those with no connections it will not be all that relevant but for those with British ancestry, the Yesterdays site contains thousands of names of folks many of whom were strays or strangers, away from their recognised abode or expected parish. The Settlement Certificates and particularly the Settlement Examinations give a good account of what can be found in Record Offices and if you have any such overseas connections with the UK they are well worth the effort in trying to see if such a document(s) survives for your ancestors, particularly if they have "moved". It may be they are even within this list, but if not, it still gives a good idea of what can be found in their respective parishes and County Record Offices. Bastardy records may name the father, Apprenticeships let you know who the young lads and lasses went to serve, some as young as seven years. There may be instances of Apprentices running away because of cruelty on behalf of the Master. Removal documents record those folks who fell on hard times and were removed back to their last legal Settlement. Thousands were moved all over the Country. mike http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~spire/Yesterday/index.htm

I am going into the state library on Monday I will see if he is listed on the electoral roll. Lorraine Clarke jaych10@arach.net.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorothy Garner" <mumzie@iinet.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 7:09 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] Ellis > Looking for my brother John Raymond Ellis known as Buck Ellis. Left > Nathalia Vic. 43 years ago. Was seen in WA. Would be 69 years old now if > still alive. Would like to catch up with him before I die > Dorothy > > > ==== 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 ' > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > >

Looking for my brother John Raymond Ellis known as Buck Ellis. Left Nathalia Vic. 43 years ago. Was seen in WA. Would be 69 years old now if still alive. Would like to catch up with him before I die Dorothy

Hi List I need your help to find any information on William Alexander ROGERS.... I am not sure when or where he was born but I have his death as 1945 Wembley WA. He married Mary Elizabeth Procter in 1910 in WA and she died 1962. William had his own business - Rogers Special Dairy Produce - W.A. Rogers I would really love to know more about his business, where it was and how long it operated for etc. Any leads would be very much appreciated Karen Victoria

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 17, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto: <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, July 17, 2006 (The West Australian p28) ST ANDREW'S : St Andrew's Uniting Church in the City on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Pier Street will be 100 years old in December. Its history is being compiled for a book and photographs or information of interest are sought as soon as possible (deadline August 13). Details of celebratory events are also available. Contact: Rev. James Reid, 34 Abrolhos Drive, Heathridge 6027. Tel: 9403 4747. mailto:revreid@minister.com BATLEY : Looking for descendants of Richard and Margaret BATLEY (nee KELLY) for a family tree. They had four daughters — Eliza (born 1863), Martha Ellen (1864), Margaret (1867) and Susannah (1870). Contact: Wendy Tucker, 77 Tyers Road, Roleystone 6111. Tel: 9397 6620. BROWN : Seeking descendants of John BROWN/BROHN (1872-1942) and Letitia Mary FITZPATRICK (1869-1936) who came to WA from NSW in the late 1800s. They lived in Perth and had at least one son and one daughter. Contact: Sue England, 1 Church Street, Blayney, NSW 2850. Tel: (02) 6368 2777. mailto:suee@exemail.com.au CAMPBELL : Information is sought about the family of John and Alice CAMPBELL, formerly of Bruce Street, North Fremantle. They lived there as early as the 1880s. John and Alice were parents of footballers Johnny and Bonny CAMPBELL. Contact: Roz Myles, 8 Woodbridge Drive, Greenmount 6056. Tel: 9255 3475. mailto:rozannemyles@iprimus.com.au COUNTRY CALLING GOOMALLING FOOTBALL CLUB : All persons who have been involved with the Goomalling Football Club over the years are invited to a centenary dinner celebration to be held on Saturday, September 9 at 6.30pm. Cost: $40 a person (includes three course meal and an exclusive centenary celebration wine bottle). RSVP. August 28. Contact: Murray Siegert, 9623 2288 or Corey Leeson, 9625 1141 O'CONNOR PRIMARY SCHOOL, KALGOORLIE : All past and present teachers, support staff and students are invited to 10th year anniversary celebrations on September 1-2. A special assembly will be held on the Friday at 9am with a school fete from 2pm to 5pm. A dinner will be held on Saturday night. Dinner cost: $40 a person. Contact: Vicky Johnson, school, 9091 9097. MANDURAH CWA : Final call for any former members of CWA at Mandurah to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formation of the branch on Wednesday, September 20, at noon. Any memorabilia would also be welcome. RSVP: August 30. Contact: Mary, 9535 3542 or Estelle, 9534 7854. --- DUTCH-AUSTRALIAN EVENT : Dutch-Australian Christmas in July. A reminder that the visit of Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) and his helper Swarte Piet to the Invisible Dutch Exhibition's Christmas in July will be held next Sunday, July 23, from noon to 2pm. Venue: Fremantle History Museum, Finnerty Street, Fremantle (not Victoria Quay). The exhibition is open to children of all nationalities. Please advise how many children you are bringing to ensure there will be enough small gifts for all. Contact: Sue Summers, 9266 4766. mailto:s.summers@curtin.edu.au MARMALUP MILL : Seeking copies of any old photos of the Marmalup mill, the site and around the Metricup area in the Cowaramup district. It was a country siding on the rail line. Later, when a siding-station loop was constructed to allow Harman's Timber Mill to freight timber by rail, the name was changed to Harman's Mill. Contact: Arch McNess, 9582 5477 or Mrs Hart, 9755 7516. MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The next meeting of the MHSWA will be held in the Meg Olive Room, Admin Building, RAAF Association, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek tomorrow at 8pm. Guest speaker John O'Halloran, ex-6 Battalion RAR, will give a presentation on Operation Bribie, Vietnam 1967. All members, guests and visitors welcome. Contact: Russell Mehan, 0412 071 641. NARRIKUP CENTENARY : The Narrikup townsite was established in September 1906 although the district is much older. The Narrikup District Progress Association would like to hear from any past residents or descendants of early pioneers. Celebrations include a dinner-dance to be held in the district hall on Saturday, September 2. Bookings essential by July 28. Contact: Madge Greeuw, 9853 2051. ROWLANDS : Descendants of Tom ROWLANDS are asked to get in touch for family history research. He was a farmer in the Wyalkatchem district in the late 1920s. Known granddaughter, Marie. Contact: Barry Rowlands, 9402 0317, 0411 442 275. CPL. SMITH : Seeking relatives of Corp. Alfred James SMITH who was killed in action in Bougainville on February 6,1945, while serving with the 101 Heavy Mortar Coy AIF in World War II. Born in Greenbushes, Alfred was the son of Henry and Florence SMITH and husband of Marguerite. Contact: B. Hardie, Box 98, Narrogin, 6312. Tel: 9881 1189. SMITH/ROBERTS : Hoping to hear from descendants of Anne SMITH (nee ROBERTS) who died in India during or after World War II and her children emigrated to Australia. Anne was born in Burma in 1889, the daughter of John ROBERTS and Berthe Marie Virginie COTTE. She married Frank SMITH and they had five children. Anne's sister was Edith Mary Maude TELFER (nee ROBERTS). Contact: D.A. Telfer, 29 Tarongo Way, City Beach 6015. Tel: 9245 1288. mailto:davetelfer@hotmail.com TAPSCOTT : Information is sought for family history about Frederick TAPSCOTT who was born in 1830. He married Emily ROBINSON in Guildford in 1880 and was a railway foreman in Geraldton in the 1870s and 1880s. Contact: Colleen Tapscott, 6 Boverton Avenue, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3 4ER, England, UK. mailto:colleotapscott@tiscali.co.uk TRANBY HOUSE GUIDES : Seeking people interested in taking part in a Guides course to present history of WA and in particular the history of Tranby House, Maylands. Duration of the course is three hours a week for six weeks. A small fee is applicable. The course will start on August 5. Contact: National Trust, 9321 6088 or 9385 9892. --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH: The next meeting will be held at the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, July 20, at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans and peacekeepers are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 9401 4031. GREENWOOD : The support group will meet for lunch at Sizzler, Beldon on Thursday, July 20 at 11.30am. Go along and enjoy. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. MIDLAND HILLS : The members from Midland will host an information forum at the Old Court House, Helena Street, Midland on Thursday, July 20 at 10am. All members, partners, family, friends and people from the veteran community are invited to attend. Items to be discussed will be PVA, Program ASIST, VVCS, DVA and many others. Morning tea available at a small charge. Contact: Sam, 0421 573 700. --- VETERANS & SERVICES ARMY APPRENTICES' SCHOOL BALCOMBE : Members of the 10th intake of 1955-1957 are planning a reunion to be held in 2007 and are seeking a number of fellows with whom they have lost touch. Contact: Bob Gale, 9474 3451. mailto:bobgale60@hotmail.com HMAS DUCHESS : Ex-crew are advised a reunion will be held over three days in Fremantle, October 27-29. Cost: $110 a person. Seats are filling up fast with over 80 coming so far. Payments up to August 31. Contact: Jim Flood, 9243 4470. mailto:fludzbloodno1@ozzie.net.au RAN/EASTERN SUBURBS : Did you serve in the Royal Australian Navy and now live in the eastern suburbs? The Naval Association of Australia (WA) is planning to establish a sub-section in the Guildford/Midland area to allow former sailors living in the eastern suburbs an opportunity of joining the association in an area convenient to them. Contact: State Secretary, Naval Association, Post Office Box 708, Rockingham, 6968. Tel: Phillip Steele, 9535 9154. mailto:kellicksig@optusnet.com.au ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION : The annual Battle of Britain lunch will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, on Saturday, September 9 at noon for 12.30pm. Cost: $47 a person. Music by the Royal Australian Navy Band. Contact: Leslie Ottley, 9271 0108. RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 1030 hours. Venue: Meg Olive Room in the main building of RAAF Association, Bull Creek. Members and their wives/partners are invited to attend. Afterwards, those wishing can attend the restaurant/bar for refreshments and lunch. Contact: Des Pryce, 0407 997 679. mailto:desfp@bigpond.net.au ------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS MOSMAN PARK STATE SCHOOL : A reunion for the Standard 6 Class of 1944 will be held at Manners Hill Park (river end of Johnson Street) Mosman Bay on Sunday, July 23, from 12.30pm. BYO everything including a chair. Contact: Barbara, 9339 3223 or 9337 2357. ASHFIELD/DYNAMOS SOCCER : Were you a member? A 30-36 year reunion will be held at the Ashfield Soccer & Sports Clubrooms September 23-24. Memorabilia and names would be helpful. Contact: N. van Hoek, 9279 8075 or clubrooms, 9378 3334. Fremantle Hospital: Calling ex-trainee nursing graduates of June 1963. Reunion plans are under way. Contact: Marjorie Dall Hasson), 9276 3393. MURRAY COASTAL LADIES BOWLING LEAGUE : The league is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September and would like to hear from any women who played in the early days. A special opening day is planned and it is hoped to invite some of the earlier members. And, does anyone have any old photographs or memorabilia? Contact: Liz Shillingford, 69 Pebble Beach Boulevard, Meadow Springs, 6210. Tel: 9582 0310. mailto:barliz@tpg.com.au WAIT (CURTIN) SCHOOL OF NURSING, BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE GRADUATES : A reunion is planned to be held in October for nurses who studied at WAIT in the years 1980-1981 and/or who graduated in 1982. Hoping to gather as many as possible. Contact: Annette Morris, 9387 7076, Annette Cummins, 9446 6558 or Marguerita Pawle, 9367 2986. mailto:nettethor@apptnet.au or mpawle@westnet.com.au ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL : Ex-trainees are planning a reunion dinner in the Beau Rivage Restaurant, Gloucester Park, on Saturday, October 7 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ex-trainees association. Contact: J. Ingram, 9276 2775, B. Neale, 9349 0719 or J. O'Donnell, 9457 3180. CARDINALS FOOTBALL CLUB, SUNDAY NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM 1956 PREMIERS : Former players, officials and associates are advised that a reunion is planned at the Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth, on Friday, October 20, from 11am. Make it a memorable occasion. Contact: Dick Paini, 9276 9168, Vic Gianassi, 9367 6610 or Bruce Kelley, 9581 7839. LATHLAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL : The Class of 1971 will celebrate their 35th year reunion at the Mt Henry Tavern on Saturday, October 21, from 4.30pm to 9pm. Contact: Mark Lewis, 9316 2516 or 0417 975 573. MARY MACKILLOP MEMORIAL SCHOOL (FORMERLY ST JOSEPH'S), PENOLA (SA) : The school will celebrate its 70th anniversary on November 11-12.. Seeking past students, teachers, staff and parents from 1936 onwards. Contact: school, (08) 8737 2902 or Natalie, (08) 8737 2733 ---End---

Can anyone provide me with a registration no. for the death of Christian Ferdinand SCHULZE d. Perth 21 March 1941 ? Thanks. Nel NSW

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 10, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto: <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, July 10, 2006 (The West Australian p32) ATTACKS ON WA : The writer is researching the story of Japanese attacks on WA during World War II. Information is sought from those who remember these bombing attacks and allied activities and how they influenced our population, (i) What were the psychological or physical ramifications on individuals, couples, families, hospitals and schools and so on? (ii) How did they deal with these? In the first instance, keep your reply brief, preferably by letter or email and identify the basis of your information. The author will ask you to elaborate if necessary. Contributions used in the planned book will be acknowledged. Contact: Dr Jennifer Browne, 4 Kirkby Street, North Beach 6020. Tel: 9447 0603. BROCKLEHURST : Hoping to hear from the family of Leonard ("Brocky") Brocklehurst who moved to Australia from Liverpool, England, about 35 years ago. He used to live in Fontenoy Gardens and was friends with Fred Kennedy, Tommy Sudbury, and the writer's father, Thomas Noonan. Contact: Karen Dancy, 7 Hesketh Road, Burscough, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SG, England, UK. mailto:csdancy@aol.com CHILDHOOD POEM : Does anyone remember the words to the poem Pippa's Holiday? It is an extract from a bigger poem about a little Greek girl who only had a day's holiday every year so she rose early to make it a very long day. Contact: Mrs Kathleen Piesse, 9832 1056. COUNTRY CALLING DONGARA GOLF CLUB : The club will celebrate 75 years on Saturday, September 16. Seeking past members and any memorabilia. Contact: Merle Dodd, 9927 1262. mailto:gillhenderson@westnet.com.au MURCHISON : A Back to Murchison reunion will be held at the Wonthella Bowling Club, Geraldton, on Saturday, September 2, between 11am and 5pm. Cost: $30 a person (includes a three-course lunch). Full bar facilities available. Tickets to be purchased before August 16 (no door sales). Contact: John Rodan (Geraldton), 9921 4124 and Maureen Campbell, 9923 1816 or Peggy Wade (Perth), 9345 1024. --- DIXON : Seeking information about Leslie A. and Violet M. Dixon (nee Hoare) for family history. They were married in WA in 1935. Violet, the writer's aunt, died in Innaloo in 1975 and Leslie died in Leederville in 1995. Les was a musician initially with the Perth Symphony Orchestra and while in Sydney played trombone at the Trocadero. Contact: Bruce Ashworth, Post Office Box 146, Lennox Head, NSW 2478. Tel: (02) 6687 7948. mailto:bashworth@iinet.net.au DUTCH HISTORY : Make a note in your diary for the next Invisible Dutch 1606-2006 special event: Sinterklaas and Swarte Piet will arrive at the Fremantle History Museum in Finnerty Street, Fremantle, on Sunday, July 23, with sweets for the children and grandchildren. Children do not need to be Dutch. The afternoon's events will begin at noon with traditional Dutch story-telling followed by traditional games and singers before the arrival of Sinterklaas and his helper Swarte Piet at 1.40pm. There will be an opportunity for photos with the children at 2pm. (Sinterklaas is also known as St Nicholaas, the Patron Saint of Children and is the equivalent of the Anglo-Australian Father Christmas/Santa Claus.) FAMILY REUNIONS CLARKE : A BOOTH/CLARKE celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the taking up of land in The Kokadine/Cadoux area by William BOOTH and brothers Alfred and William CLARKE will be held in Cadoux over the weekend of September 16-17. Contact: Don Booth, 9672 3035, Zoe Gilby, 9577 1651, Lance Clarke, 9332 7388 or Roy Clarke, 96291067. CURTIN/KOONAWARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL : The 50th anniversary of Curtin/Koonawarra Primary School will be celebrated on Friday, August 4 at lpm. Past and present students, families, teachers and staff are welcome to attend. Please register your interest as soon as possible. Contact: Rhonda Mills, 9313 1051. mailto:curtin.ps@det.wa.edu.au. FEEDBACK/MERVANO FARM : Just a short note to say I had a great response to my request regarding the H.V. McKay farm, Mervano at Chinkymia, north of Koorda (26/6). I had three calls on the Monday evening from as far as Geraldton and one who will be contacting former employees of Masseys (formerly H.V. McKay) in Victoria. Photos have already been received. — David Rhind, 9448 1073. HMAS Maitland : The writer is compiling a history of HMAS Maitland — a shore base and signal station in Newcastle, NSW, during World War II. He would like to hear from former navy men who served there (or their families) and anyone who has information. Contact: Frank Rice, 20 Charlton Street, Eleebana, NSW, 2282. Tel: (02) 4948 7419. mailto:fjrice@idl.net.au MANN : An ancestor, Henry Willoughby MANN (Harry), was a member of the Police Force (1897-1920), a member of the East Perth Football Club (1906-1920) and a Member of Parliament (1921-1933). Among some notes it states he was a president of the UGLY MEN'S CLUB and was also awarded the King's Police Medal. Henry's biography is being compiled and a photograph of a King's medal would be appreciated, also seeking information about the Ugly Men's Club. Contact: Bob Mann, 9448 8790. QUINDANNING CHURCH : Seeking information about the Quindanning Church of England at Quindanning. Information is being collected for the publishing of a book about churches of the Great Southern Region of WA and their designs and functions. Contact: Max Bell, 20 Arnott Street, Wagin 6315. Tel: 0402 446 494. SOUTH PERTH HISTORY QUIZ : The South Perth Historical Society will hold a Historic Quiz Afternoon at the South Perth Senior Citizens Centre, 53 Coode Street, South Perth, on Sunday, July 16 at 2.30pm. All questions will relate to South Perth's history, are not difficult, and cover local events, people, landmarks and buildings etc. Great prizes and giveaways. Cost: $5 a person (includes afternoon tea). Reply to reserve your place. Contact: Laurel, 9367 8906 or Kerry, 9367 5354. TEEDE : Seeking information, photographs and anecdotes for family research about George Robert TEEDE and wife Mildred who arrived in Australind in 1842 then later lived in York. Their children married and settled in the Bunbury region. Items will be returned and happy to arrange a suitable time to discuss information. Contact: Graham Teede, 3 Culling Grove, Eaton 6232. Tel/fax: 9725 1183 (a/h) or 0418 931490. mailto:grahamteede@bigpond.com TUCKER : Information is sought about descendants of Alice Jane HULL who married George Stephen TUCKER in 1903. Their children were Edith Mary (m. ADAMS), Bertie John, Harold George and Walter Ernest Contact: Cynthia Hull, 40 Rudall Avenue, Whyalla Playford, South Australia, 5600. Tel: (08) 8645 3774. mailto:muzz@hotkey.net.au UK INTERNMENT (WWII) : The writer's late father, Alfred NABER, was a German who went to work in England in 1932. In 1940 he was interned with most other aliens in UK. First he was put in internment camps and then the Pioneer Corps but spent the later part of the war in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) alien corps stationed in Italy until demobbed in 1946. Various nationalities were interned. Interested to speak to anyone who was interned or was in an alien corps in England during World War II — regardless of their nationality — to help with family history research. Contact: Alan Naber, Post Office Box 627, Wembley 6913. Tel: 9332 3956. mailto:anaber@iinet.net.au WALKER : Mariner, William George WALKER and Mary Ann WILLIAMS were married in the Albany Registry Office on April 28,1866. Children included: David William, Clara, Arthur Thomas, Alfred, Henry John, Edward, Ada Louisa, Elizabeth Jane and Iris Albert. Mary Ann was the daughter of David WILLIAMS, mariner in charge of the hulk Larkins. Hoping to hear from descendants. Contact: Bevan Preston Clarke, 9458 9847. mailto:bpclarke@optusnet.com.au WEST PERTH FOOTBALL CLUB : Calling all past West Perth Football Club league players. A Legends Day will be held at Arena Joondalup Oval on Sunday, August 13, to acknowledge every West Perth league player. If you have not already been contacted, please get in touch with your details to receive an invitation. Organisers want to hear from all their past league players and the family of those deceased — from all decades. Pictured: West Perth Football Club 1975 premiership squad. Contact: club, 9300 3611. Fax: 9300 3612. mailto:ppromotions@falconsfc.com.au. WOOROLOO FAMILY/STEPHENS : The Anglican Church of St Francis in Wooroloo would like to get in touch with any members of the family of Edward and Elizabeth STEPHENS who lived in Wooroloo about 1940. Contact: Diana Boxall, c/- Post Office, Wooroloo 6558. Tel: 9573 1227. mailto:kerryby@bigpond.com PARTNERS OF VETERANS An information forum will be held in the Wesley Guild Room, rear Wesley Church, corner Hay and William Streets, Perth tomorrow at 10am. Items to be discussed include PVA and ProgramASIST. All members, partners, friends, family and people from the veteran community are invited to attend. Morning tea available (small charge). Contact: Sam, 0421573 700. ] VETERANS & SERVICES GOLFERS : The Army Golf Club of WA welcomes serving and former defence force members to join their club for golf every Wednesday afternoon. Home club is Hamersley golf course. Tee-off. 12.15pm. Contact: Dave Jones, 0400 517 825. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN, 13TH INTAKE, JULY 1968 : Calling West Aussies who have not yet responded to the reunion to be held at the RAAFA Club Restaurant, Bull Creek, on Saturday, October 7. Numbers are low and replies required before July 20. Cost: $30 a person. Contact: Tony Green, 9726 3157, 0418 933 871 or Kevin Freeman, 9754 4881, 0403 789 916. mailto:anthonytgreen@bigpond.com NATIONAL SERVICEMEN, RAN HUME/MACQUARIE 1954 : National servicemen are eligible to make application for the Australian Defence Medal (ADM). Reply for details and application froms. Contact: Barry Rayment 9398 4692 (Hume) or Wally (Macquarie), 9380 5111 --------------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS PERTH MODERN HIGH SCHOOL : A 10-year reunion for the Class of 1996 will be held at the Oxford Pub, Oxford Street, Leederville, on Saturday, July 15, at 7.30pm. Contact: Domenica Taylor (nee Italiano), 0409 124 218. FAIRBRIDGE FARM — FOUNDER'S DAY : A memorial service for the founder and the late Barbara ROWLEY will be held in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, Fairbridge Village on Sunday, July 23. All Fairbridgians welcome. Contact: Pam Wilson, 9250 4414. mailto:oldfairbridge@yahoo.com MIRRABOOKA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the Year 10 Class of 1981 will be held at the Mighty Quinn on Saturday, July 29, at 7pm. Contact: Linda 92971187. mailto:linda.royce@bigpond.com EAST PERTH DISTRICT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION/NORTH EASTERN SUBURBS BASKETBALL ASSOEIATION/HIGHGATE BASKETBALL CLUB : This year the association is celebrating its 60th year of existence. Celebrations include a gala dinner to be held on Saturday, July 29, featuring former players, guest speakers and entertainment Seeking past players, members and officials. Contact (for tickets): Anna Nilssen, 0418 882 401 or Margaret Govans, 0400 210 511. Memorabilia to be photographed for the website is also sought. email club webmaster: mailto:hoops@argo.net.au POSTAL TRAINING SCHOOL (1956) : A reunion will be held at the Kingsley Tavern, Kingsley Drive, Kingsley, on Sunday, August 6, from 11am. Drinks and lunch available. All members of this class and their wives/partners are invited to attend. Please bring any photos/memorabilia. Contact: Dave Spear 9309 1416, or Alan Raynor, 9409 5137. mailto:dwspear@aapt.net.au MELANIAN SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY : An invitation is extended to past and present members to attend a 30th anniversary lunch on Saturday, August 12. Bookings: Jean Leary, 9386 5632, or Ellie Eaton, Post Office Box 60, Northam 6401 Tel: 9623 2224. mailto:learyj@bigpond.net.au SOUTH MANDURAH FOOTBALL CLUB : The club's 25th anniversary will be celebrated at the Falcon clubrooms on Saturday, August 12, from 5pm. Contact: Brett Ticehurst, 0439 825 953, Wayne Reeves, 0427 806 243 or Russell Harris, 0412 576 449. BURSWOOD REUNION : Staff from any department 1985 to 1990 are invited to a reunion to be held at the Broken Hill Hotel, 314 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, on Sunday, August 20 from 1.30pm onwards. Contact: Tania Robbins, 9245 3388 or 0413 001 253. TAA : A reunion is being held in August and names sought include: Dudley LANE-PHILLIPS, Marg LANGLEY, Kathy LEWIS, Rob LIDDELL, Peter LITTLE, Brian LOCKYEAR, Marg MARTIN, Mary MAUND, Darryl McDONALD, Ken McDONALD and Trish McGINLEY. Contact: Adrian Croxson, PO Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au ---End---

Colleen You should look at the WA Post Office Directories, you should find all of your answers there. http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/pdf/battye/pods/Post_Office_Directories_Contents.html regards Lorraine Clarke jaych10@arach.net.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colleen Dunk" <cdunk@ozemail.com.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 6:16 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] Early history of Donnybrook - help needed > Hi All > > I am feeling very sentimental today after receiving some very sad news > last night. > > One of my beloved Aunt's died at age 96 ,even at that age is was still a > shock because she was as fit as a fiddle & not at all sick. > > My Mum & other Aunty had both seen her on Monday & Tuesday & she was > perfectly fine - but by late Wednesday had passed away. > > > > I have been looking through my family history notes of some of the > conversations I had with my Aunty over recent years. > > I know she & the other older sisters & brothers of my Mum's went to > school > in Donnybrook.( Mum was the baby of the the 7 kids & was born in SA after > the family had left WA ) so the time frame would have been probably been > after 1915 that they attended the local school - but it may have been a > few > years before.The family had left WA & were living in Adelaide by late > 1922.I > know at one stage in WA my Grandfather worked on cutting down "The tall > trees " as he called them & at other times he did various jobs with his > horse & cart. > > > > I have been told that at the time that the area of Donnybrook where my > DOUGAL family lived was ,it was very basic living conditions,especially > for > a family with 6 kids. > > Apparently my family were good friends with many of the families from > these > railway cottages .The only brick places were the railways cottages & > everyone else lived in tent type structures- including my family. > > It seems that my Aunties & Uncles had to walk a very long way into the > school.There were no roads or even proper paths to follow ,they had to > follow the fence lines in order not to get lost.I'd loved to figure out > where these railways cottages where that my family lived by & their > neighbors - in regards to where the actual school was.I get the > impression > that my Aunt's & Uncles had to walk a very long way to get to school & not > just 5 > 10 minutes - I get the impression it would have easily been > between > 30 > 60 minutes walk to get to school. each day. > > > > Our family is Catholic but there were no early Catholic schools or > Churches > to attend at the time.I have been told that Mr Padman was the only teacher > at the time.My deceased Aunty had said that there were about only 6 kids > in > each class level but it was all one big classroom in the public school of > the time.Funnily enough I did a white pages search of Donnybrook & there > are > 3 PADMAN's still living in the area.Any locals know of a Mr Padman that > may > have worked in the local school ? Are there any current records of the > Donnybrook local school from the early 1900's ? How do I find them from SA > ? > > > > > I am very interested in hearing & learning about any early history of the > Donnybrook area from 1910 onwards till 1922 & the local school & community > Are there any early school records or census ,voting rolls of the local > area > ? If so then how can I access these from SA ? Are there any early maps of > the area - in order to work out where my family could have lived ? > > Any advise or ideas would be truly appreciated & would help me on my > sentimental journey re my family. > > Thanks for any help & for allowing me my sentimental journey > > Colleen Dunk - Adelaide > > cdunk@ozemail.com.au > > PS - I keep on hoping that one day " The Tardis " will appear in my > backyard & I will have all the answers I am looking for <LOL> > > > ==== 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 > > >