It seems I've sucked SA dry searching for an elusive ancestor, so I'm hopping the border to seach for him. Please may I ask for information on a George Henry Taylor. On his marriage certificate (SA) to my great granny, Emily Esther Amber, it states they were both 23 when they married on 3 October 1893, so I'm looking for a birth of this chap in 1870. His father's name is James. He at least did the right thing and died in SA though whoever wrote the certificate believed he was born here in SA, but can find no record of it. If sks would please check the WA records, I'd very much appreciate it. Thank you Janine.

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, June 12, 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, June 12, 2006 (The West Australian p36) BECKWITH : Relative in England seeks news of Nellie BECKWITH (nee KAY) who moved to Perth in 1966. Nellie married Bill BECKWITH and they had a daughter, Judith. Contact: Joan Carney (nee Kay), 28 Hazel Avenue, Whinmoor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England LS14 2HW. mailto:joancarney@fsmail.net BOOK LAUNCH : The Jewish Historical and Genealogy Society of WA and David Solly SANDIER will launch the book, 100 Years of Arc Memories, at the Northern Suburbs Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Noranda on Sunday at 4pm. The book records the memories of the children of Arcadia — a South African Jewish orphanage — and its history 1906-2006. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go back to the orphanage in South Africa. Afternoon tea served. Please RSVP. Contact: Michelle, 0418 910 258. --- COUNTRY CALLING GOOMALLING PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school will celebrate 100 years of education with a centenary fair to be held at the school on Saturday, October 21 from lpm to 7pm. The 25-year-old time capsule will also be unearthed. Past staff and students welcome. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Darren READ who was head boy in 1981? Contact: school, 96291055. mailto:julie.forward@det.wa.edu.au. COOKE POINT RECREATION CLUB, PORT HEDLAND : A Back to Port Hedland reunion will be held August 4-8. Activities include a night dinner, Turf Club ball, lawn bowls, Turf Club calcutta at the Pier Hotel, Hedland Cup Day and a town tour. Contact: club, 9173 1578. TOODYAY PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion marking 50 years since starting school (1956-1962) will be held at Toodyay Freemason's Hotel on Saturday, August 19, from 11am for students and teachers — including anyone who joined or left the year-group throughout this time. Contact: Julie Trendos (Wood), 9447 6246 or Helen Cribb (Ayling), 9315 5501. --- DUTCH EVACUEES : Do you know any families involved in caring for Dutch families and children evacuated to Australia from Java after or during World War II? Contact: Juliet Wills, ABC, 9220 2656. mailto:wills.juliet@abc.net.au GLIDDON : Descendants of James Wiliam Rule GLIDDON are sought for family history. James lived in Collie and died on March 28,1933. He had six children: Emily, Herbert, Florence, Hilda, Pearl and Myrtle. He is believed to be the brother of Vincent (SA), John Henry (NSW) and Priscilla (Vic) — the writer's grandmother — and Philip Mark (SA). Their parents were John and Eliza GLIDDON (nee RULE) who came to South Australia from Devon, England, on the Lady Jocelyn in 1875. Contact: Mrs Kim Innes, 8 Wallace Drive, Greenvale, Vic 3059. mailto:karoal@tpg.com.au MARGARET SAUNDERS : A reader is researching the life and documenting the work of her great aunt, artist Margaret SAUNDERS (1882-1959), pictured left. Margaret came to WA from Ireland about 1922 and took over the Perth School of Art in Hay Street when founder Henry van Raalte left. From the mid-1920s to about the mid-1940s she also taught at a number of private schools — St Mary's CEGS, Presbyterian Ladies College, Guildford Grammar School and Perth College as well as Perth Technical School. Anyone who remembers being taught by Margaret is sought. Some of her work is held in public collections but anyone who has any of her artwork in a private collection — including the unknown buyer of a watercolour of the Peter Pan statue in Queens Gardens with a group of children playing — is also asked to respond. Contact: Elissa Livingstone, 145 Brooking Road, Mahogany Creek 6072. Tel: 9298 8623. mailto:elissa@globaldial.com. MEDICAL MUSEUM PLEA : Do you have a couple of hours to spare on a Sunday afternoon? The WA Medical Museum needs volunteers to help out between 2pm and 4pm once a month. Also, volunteers to join their Wednesday team would be most welcome. Training provided and "the best morning tea in Perth". The museum is located in Harvey House, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Barker Road, Subiaco. Contact: Joy McMahon, 9535 1752, 0417 924 342; or curator, Margot Bray, 0418 912 643. MODEL AEROPLANE The search is on for a model aeroplane which belonged to the writer's late mother. It was presented to her husband when he left Guinea Airways in South Australia in the 1940s and was much prized by the family. It was chromed, about 45cm long and 45cm wide and represented a Super Fortress bomber with four engines and a tail wheel. It was last seen in the late 1970s when the mother moved into a retirement home. Hoping to show it to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Contact: Mollie Smith, 9844 8276. mailto: mvs@westnet.com.au MUNDIJONG HOTEL : The writer's wife and her business partner have just purchased the Mundijong Hotel. The hotel was built in 1897 and the new owners are in the process of refurbishing it to its former glory. Looking for old photos of the hotel or historic pieces to be framed for display in the soon to be renovated restaurant and lounge bar. Contact: Liz Atkinson or Natalie Germaney, 38 Patterson Road, Mundijong 6122. Tel: 9525 5110. mailto:saintly@iinet.net.au NICHOLLS : Seeking the family of George William and Priscilla Elizabeth Nicholls who lived in Fremantle. Their children included Joseph and George. George William died in 1926 and Priscilla died in 1945. Also seeking family of his brother Henry Stephen NICHOLLS and wife Aurora Lavina. They had seven children: Florrie, Oscar, Fred, Stanley, Kevin, Malcolm and Edward. Trying to complete the family history of Caroline Louisa NICHOLLS, sister of George William and Henry Stephen. Their parents were Worthy Worthington George Arthur NICHOLLS and Eliza May. Contact: Shirley Wylie, 28 Dollar Avenue, Horsham, Vic 3400. Tel: (03) 5382 6345. mailto:wylieb@iinet.net.au PERTH MALE CHOIR : The Perth Male Voice Choir will celebrate its 80th Anniversary in Concert on Saturday, August 26 at Fremantle Town Hall where in August 1926 the Commercial Travellers Concert Party — as the choir was then called — performed its first public concert. Part-proceeds will, as then, be donated to Fremantle Hospital. In addition to the concert all former members, partners, relatives and friends are invited to a celebratory dinner in September. Photographs, memorabilia and written or oral history about the choir is sought for a display. Any tenor or bass voices wishing to help celebrate by joining the choir would be most welcome. Contact (tickets and information): John Thorpe, 9397 5333, 0419 938 155. Website: www.perthmalevoicechoir.com. POWELL : Information is sought about descendants of William Henry POWELL and Johanna ASHWORTH. William Henry died in Perth in 1942 and Johanna died in 1911. Their children were Eric, Eileen and Daphne. A family tree is being compiled for William's parents, William and Maryann Thomas and this line is incomplete. Contact: Dianne Powell, Post Office Box 54, Queenstown, Tas 7467. SOUTHERN CROSS CARE : Southern Cross Care (WA) is celebrating its 40-year anniversary and its history is being compiled. Researchers would love to hear from former residents or staff, as well as family members who may be able to help with anecdotal items and memorabilia such as photos, invitations to events etc. All items will be copied and returned. Contact: Tara Mitchell, Southern Cross Care (WA), Post Office Box 76, Burswood 6100. Tel: 9282 9948. mailto:tmitchell@scrosswa.org.au TOWN OF VINCENT : The Town of Vincent is calling for personal memoirs, written research and photographs over 70 years old for its local history awards competition to preserve the history of the area, which includes the suburbs of Leederville, North Perth, Mt Hawthorn, Highgate and parts of Perth, West Perth, East Perth and Mt Lawley. There is a special award for information on the EAST PERTH POWER STATION. A research project is being undertaken to compile the history of the power station and the impact of electrification on everyday life, focusing particularly on the residents of these suburbs. Former workers at the power station are particularly encouraged to enter. Entries close on August 30. Contact for entry form: Julie Davidson, Local Studies Librarian, 9273 6534. mailto:jutie.davidson@vincent.wa.gov.au Website: www.vincentheritagexom.au. TOWNSEND : Information is sought for family history about Albert Edward TOWNSEND who was born in Devon, England in 1866 and emigrated to Australia in the 1880s. He lived in Macdonald Street, Kalgoorlie. Albert died in 1934 and is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery. Contact: Ros Venn, 248 Queens Esplanade, Thorneside, Qld 4158. Tel: 0417 778 915. WALKER : Does anyone know what became of the son or daughter of Frank and Roberta WALKER (nee LONG) of Dalton-in-Furness, England?, Frank Walker was born in Carmel, Lancashire, in 1894. His brother, Harry was born in 1898. There is doubt in the family whether it was Tom, Doris or Vera who moved to WA. Contact: Marilyn Casson, 326 Sharoe Green Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HB, UK. mailto:marilyncasson@yahoo.co.uk. WA GENEALOGY SOCIETY : The Western Australian Genealogical Society will hold its annual general meeting at the East Perth Railway Station (2nd floor) on Sunday, June 25 at 1.30pm. Contact: Karen, 92714311. mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au WORTH FAMILY BIBLE : Hoping to find the whereabouts of the Worth family Bible. It is a very big Bible and inscriptions on the front pages would include: Thomas WORTH died Perth 1918 and Anne WORTH died Perth 1933. Hoping to view it for family reasons. Contact: Carol Timms, 9349 1631. mailto:carol.timms@bigpond.com --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held in the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, June 15 at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans and peacekeepers are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824. GREENWOOD : A PVA coffee morning will be held at the Greenwood Scout Hall, Calectasia Street (opposite shopping centre) on Thursday, June 16 at 10am. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. --- VETERANS 2/7 AUST. FD REGT. EX-MEMBERS ASSOCIATION : The next monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438. C-COMPANY 9TH BATTALION RAR : The battalion is planning a barbecue to be held on Thursday, November 16, before the national reunion commencing Friday, November 17 to 19. Make a note on your calendar. Inquiries welcome. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Gary PYERIN, or his next-of-kin? Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508. mailto:rodmac@iinet.net.au RAANCA : The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association (WA) will hold its 104th corps birthday celebration luncheon at the Air Force Memorial Estate, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek on Sunday, July 9 at noon. All past and present members of the AANS/RAANC ARA/CMF/Ares are welcome. Contact: Olga, 9276 3493. WAAAF : All ex-WAAAF are invited to afternoon tea at Anzac House on Monday, July 31 at 1pm. Tickets: $10 a person. Contact: Gwen McCrae, 9311 4238. ------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS CHARLIES PTS 2/76 : Any enrolled nurses from this group are sought for a reunion to be held in July. Contact: Pat Johnson, 9377 3525. mailto:jayjayll@dodo.com.au PERTH COLLEGE : A 50-year reunion for the 1952-56 group (Junior 1954, Leaving 1956) will be held at the college on Saturday, August 5 from 9.45am. Please send in addresses to receive an invitation. Photographs appreciated for display on the day. Contact: Roberta Mackay, 43/41 Geographe Way, Thornlie 6108. Tel: 9455 5112. mailto:robertamackay@bigpond.com.au TAA : Looking for Owen EVANS, John FRANCIS, George FRANKLIN, George GINGELL, Patricia GORDON, John HAMPSON, Moira HANAFIN, Bill HANNART, Ray HARRIS and Doug HARVEY among many others. A reunion is planned to be held in August as well as a celebration book. Hoping to include photos and working details of as many West Australian staff members as possible. Relatives of deceased staff are asked to get in touch. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au OLD AQUINIANS : A reunion with a difference is being organised to be held September 22-24. Travelling by own car or organised bus, the first day will visit historic New Norcia then on to Wongan Hills where the bi-annual art and craft exhibition will be held. A wildflower and farm tour are part of the program with a dinner at night. The home trip takes in Wyening Mission for lunch then the Bolgart belltower through to Toodyay and Perth. The Year 1954-55 Leavers are targeted but all Old Aquinians and partners are invited, especially those who left around that time. Contact: Bill Boekeman, 9671 1411 or Terry Young, 9581 5549. FRED SYMONS SHEARERs : Seeking a reunion with any members of Fred SYMONS' shearing teams which worked in the Kalgoorlie region in 1963 and 1964. Names include Frank HORRIGAN, Leo HAINES, Joe ROBERTS, Syd McGUINESS, Bill TAYLOR, Alan PINK, Roy FORD, Bernie TUPPIN, Ken ANGEL, Tom PITT and Ian BROWN. The writer visits WA from time to time and would love to catch up when next here. Contact: Dean Larwood, 4 View Street, Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041. Tel: (08) 8374 0944; 0418 834 313. mailto:dean.larwood@bigpond.com ---End---

Hi Lyn, If you are trying to access the site via a 'favourites' or bookmark, it may be faulty. Try 'refreshing' the page, if that doesnt work try typing in the URL and rebookmarking. Cheers Wendy klaush@iprimus.com.au wrote: >Thanks for checking, Rob but it's still not working from my end. Worked >perfectly until a few days ago. Anyone have any ideas as to what may have >gone wrong? >Lyn in Melbourne > > > > > >

Thanks for checking, Rob but it's still not working from my end. Worked perfectly until a few days ago. Anyone have any ideas as to what may have gone wrong? Lyn in Melbourne

It's working OK here in WA.Sometimes if I Copy & Paste a name it does not work so I type it in and all is OK again. John from West Aus ----- Original Message ----- From: <klaush@iprimus.com.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 6:06 AM Subject: [AUS-WA] Reverse marriage index Thanks for checking, Rob but it's still not working from my end. Worked perfectly until a few days ago. Anyone have any ideas as to what may have gone wrong? Lyn in Melbourne ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

G'day LYN. I just tested: http://www.openwindows.com/marriage/search.htm and it worked fine (5am Perth time on a Thursday morning) Cheers, ROB!! "Rob Nelson, Perth WA" <rnelson@perthdps.com> At 10:44 PM 28/06/2006 +1000, you wrote: >Hello List, is anyone else having problems with the Reverse Marriage Index? > No matter what name I put in, even Smith, there is no result, just Try Again. >Lyn in Melbourne

Hello List, is anyone else having problems with the Reverse Marriage Index? No matter what name I put in, even Smith, there is no result, just Try Again. Lyn in Melbourne

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, June 05, 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, June 05 2006 (The West Australian p30) BENNETT : Information is sought about grandfather John BENNETT who was born in England in 1865. He left England for Perth about 1911 and is believed to have joined the gold rush by 1915 as a miner. The writer has a photograph of John implying that he also worked at Mornington timber mill at some stage. He died in Victoria Park in June 1953 and is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery. John also had a sister, Elizabeth ETHERIDGE. Very interested to find out about his life during his 42 years in Australia. Contact: Mrs Jenny Haynes, 2 Weald Close, Horsham, West Sussex, UK RH13 6HE. mailto:jennymhaynes@hotmail.com BOYANUP CHURCH : St George's Anglican Church in Boyanup will celebrate its centenary with a service and lunch on Sunday, July 30. Everyone welcome. Information and photographs relating to 100 years of church life at St George's would be appreciated. Contact: Clive Reid, Boyanup Billabong B&B, South Western Highway, Boyanup 6237. Tel: Mary Kitchen, 9731 5334. mailto:cgreid@iinet.net.au JAMES PRICE COLLINS : The WA Parliament's history advisory committee wants to get in touch with relatives or others who may be able to supply information about James Price COLLINS, who died in 1969. Mr COLLINS made several attempts during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s to enter Parliament at both the State and Federal level. Contact: Professor David Black, c/ Legislative Assembly committee office, Parliament House, Perth. Tel 9222 7484. mailto:dblack@parliament.wa.gov.au COUNTRY CALLING ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, ALBANY : Expressions of interest are sought regarding a reunion planned to be held in Albany in March 2007 for girls of St Joseph's who were born between 1948 and 1952. Contact: Maureen McKinlay (nee Burke), 0408 414 482 or Pat Allan (nee Harris), 9844 4294. mailto:maureen@roywestonalbany.com.au COLLIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion of past students from the year-group who attended 1969 to 1973 is planned to be held in October or November. Interested people are asked to get in touch now to help set a firm date. Contact: Ray Baldisseri, 9734 3340 or Bill Clazie, 9734 1520. HARVEY, BRUNSWICK, LESCHENAULT FOOTBALL CLUB : All people who had any involvement in any way with the club during the past 50 years are invited to a 50th anniversary reunion to be held on Saturday, August 26. Contact: Nola Musitano, 9726 1204 or Rick Obal, 9725 9973. PINJARRA FOOTBALL CLUB : Past players and supporters of the Pinjarra Tigers Football Club are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its premiership in 1966 at the Sir Ross McLarty Oval, Pinjarra on Sunday week, June 18, at noon. Pinjarra will play Centrals on the day. Coach Graham HYDE will be present and is looking forward to welcoming one and all. Refreshments available. Contact: Terry White, 9537 6310. --- DREDGE : Descendants or relatives of Graham DREDGE are sought for family history. Graham was last heard of in Katanning in March 1907. Contact: Mrs M. Dredge, Post Office Box 4, Coolum, Qld 4573. Tel: (07) 5446 5390. --- FAMILY REUNIONS WINTER : This year will be 80 years since William Sextus WINTER (Daly) arrived in WA from Ceylon with his wife, Annie Gertrude Elizabeth (nee GRAY) and family. Daly married Annie in 1911 in Kandy, Ceylon and they had 10 children before deciding to emigrate to WA in 1926. Daly came out first and Annie followed on the Maloja with the children. They farmed in Belmont. Their children were: Florence Gertrude (Nina) m. MARTIN, Alfred Basil, Evelyn Beatrice (Betty) m. HUNT, Harriet Olga (ROSS), Edmund Deslandes, Richard Sextus, Patrick Daly, Millicent Kathleen (BOWDEN), Ruby Elizabeth (m. CURTIN), Constance Sarah (MILES) and Robert. Two sons were killed in action in 1945. All interested family members are invited to a gathering at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra on November 18. Contact: Judy Bell, 14 McKay Street Pinjarra 6208. Tel: 9531 2309. mailto:jilbic@iinet.net.au --- FIFTY YEARS OF TELEVISION : The 50th anniversary of television in Australia is being celebrated this year. To observe this milestone the Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology is planning a public exhibition to be held in the Perth Town Hall Undercroft in October. Organisers are seeking photographs, memorabilia, costumes, props and equipment related to the early days of Perth television and pre-TV cinemas for the exhibition. Former personalities and participants in the television industry in Perth are asked to come forward. An evening reunion is also planned to coincide with the display. Contact: Daryl Binning, 20 Norton Ridge, Winthrop 6150. Tel: 9310 3377; Peter Harries, 9446 1640; or Terry Spence 9271 4479. mailto:dbinning@iinet.net.au PTE GIRDLESTONE CEREMONY : Relatives and friends of Private A. Peter GIRDLESTONE (WX 419) who was killed in action in Crete on May 20,1941, while serving with the 2/11 Battalion Don Company in World War II are advised a tree planting and honour plaque dedication service will be held in Marri Walk Kings Park on Saturday, June 24, at 10.15am. All welcome to attend. Contact: John Oldfield, 0419 909 943. mailto:josco@bigpond.net.au HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 2pm. Guest speaker Ron BODYCOAT, an honorary architect with the RWAHS, will challenge your memory of earlier days in Perth when he asks: "What ever happened to that old building?" Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal 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. Contact: 9386 3841 McKENNA : Descendants of Terence and Mary McKENNA (nee LEONARD/LENNON) are sought for family history. Terence arrived in Australia on February 26,1840 aboard the Woodbridge with the 96th Manchester Regiment of Foot. He was born in Roslea, County Fermanagh, Ireland about 1816. Sons Hugh and Thomas were also born in Ireland. The family settled in Tasmania where Terence died in 1885 and Mary in 1886. Thomas married Ann CARROLL in Launceston in 1873 and farmed in the area for many years before moving to WA. They had four children: Johanna (1883), Thomas (1876), Mary Ann (1874-1958) and Sarah Jane (1879-1949). Thomas Sr died in Claremont in 1923. Records to date show Mary Ann died in Albany. Her sister Sarah Jane died in Launceston and did not marry. Interested to hear from family members. Contact: Richard McKenna, Post Office Box 641, Burnie, Tas 7320. Tel: (03) 6431 2493. mailto:mckenna.henry@hotkey.net.au WAINWRIGHT : The writer recently discovered that her greatgrandfather, Richard WAINWRIGHT, emigrated to Perth to live with his brother Sam and wife Harriet after World War I. A third brother, Thomas, married Lucy GROCOTT in England before emigrating to Perth. The three brothers all enlisted in the AIF to serve in World War I but beyond that nothing more is known other than great-grandfather was a wine and spirit bottler and Sam was an iron founder before enlisting. The brothers died in their 80s and Lucy died in 1972 at the age of 95. Grateful to hear from descendants and relatives to fill in the missing years. Contact: Mrs Olywn Dean, 4 Birkenhead Street, North-wich, Cheshire, CW9 7DF, England, UK. mailto:olywndean@hotmail.com WONGAN HILLS CEMETERY : Wongan Hills Friends of the Cemetery will hold the blessing and dedication of the new Baby Memorial and garden at a ceremony to be held at the cemetery on Saturday at 10am followed by morning tea. All welcome to attend. The memorial is for all the babies who were buried in the babies section of the cemetery from as early as 1914 through to the 1960s. The section lay unacknowledged and became invisible. Previous fundraising in the community gave the Friends of the Cemetery the money to change that and with the exception of the plaque and seat, all work was done by local tradesmen. The names and number of the many babies buried there is unknown and for that reason names are not listed. It will be a place where "families and members of the community can come and rest a while and acknowledge their brief time among us". Contact: Norma Walton, 96711185 or Helen Millsteed 9671 1700. --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS GERALDTON FORUM: PVAWA and the Geraldton RSL will conduct a special information forum at the Geraldton RSL on Saturday (June 10) at 10.30am. Morning tea and a light lunch provided. All veterans, partners and family are invited. Contact: Nick Walden, 9965 2524 to book. --- VETERANS & SERVICES BORNEO AND LABUAN LANDINGS : The commemoration of the 61st anniversary of the Borneo and Labuan Landings will be held at the State War Memorial in Kings Park on Sunday. Assemble 9.30am. Wreath-laying: 10am. Veterans to wear medals. This year veterans from all services — army, navy and air force — will be in attendance. A gathering will follow over morning tea. Everyone welcome. Please bring your own chair. Contact: Jim, 9309 9759 or Jack, 9384 3509. WAR VETERANS EDA SOCIETY OF WA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers, are invited to attend the general meeting to be held at the Citiplace Community Centre, Perth Railway Station (upper level) on Wednesday at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. Fax: 9402 4036. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au GUARDS ASSOCIATION OF WA : Former comrades of the Household Division will be remembered at a service to be held in St George's Cathedral, Perth on Saturday week, June 17 at 11am. A Queen's Birthday lunch will follow in the Burt Memorial Hall at 12.30pm. All former Guardsmen, families and friends are welcome. Contact: Peter Mulrennan, 9443 8081. ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION — WA BRANCH 1210 : Meetings are held at the Morley and Noranda Recreation Club, 85 McGilvray Avenue, Noranda, on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm. All former RAF members will be most welcome. Contact: Sylvia, 9279 3008. HMAS LEEUWIN JRTE 9TH INTAKE (JULY 1964-65) : Calling all ex-JRs of the ninth intake to muster for a reunion to be held in April, 2007. Please respond with your names and addresses. Contact: John Gray, 9276 6089,0418 822 658. mailto:chinesewhisperer@iprimus.com.au. 8 PLATOON (7/13 FIELD AMBULANCE) 2ND INTAKE, ARMY 1955, SWANBOURNE : Looking for ex-members for a reunion planned to be held in a few months time. Contact: Michael Clifford, 9383 2422 (w/k). mailto:mcre@iinet.net.au --------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL : Calling past students from the Grade 1 and 2 classes of 1953 and boys from the Class of 1954 who attended Our Lady Help of Christians School in Camberwell Street, East Victoria Park (now Ursula Frayne). Some of the boys from these classes served in Vietnam. Please get in touch as soon as possible for a planned reunion in the near future. Contact: Aileen O'Meagher, 9497 1832 or Suzanne McCarthy, 9313 4147. ST NORBERT'S COLLEGE : Reunion plans are under way for students who attended the school for any or all of the years between 1977 (Year 8) and 1981 (Year 12). It's 25 years since graduation. Contact: Andrea Whyte (Bottcher), 9332 6977, Clare Cox (Bianchini) 9310 7989 or Terence Abel 0408 010 019. mailto:whytefish@ipri-mus.com.au FREMANTLE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : A 60-year reunion will be held at the Fremantle Hockey Club, Stevens Street, Fremantle, on Sunday week, June 18 at 2pm. Please bring along any memorabilia. Contact: Jill, 9310 4900 or Laurie, 9457 1198. mailto:wendy.pritchard@westnet.com.au BULLSBROOK SCHOOL : A class reunion for past students will be held on Sunday week, June 18. Still looking for Coral BAKER, John BOLTON, Wendy CUTLER, Robert HARVEY, Peter O'DEA and Shirley WILLIS and any others of that age group who have not already been contacted. Contact: Allan Wareing 9250 8110. mailto:awareing@exemail.com.au IONA PRESENTATION COLLEGE : All past Ionians from the class of 1981 are invited to celebrate their silver jubilee reunion on Saturday, June 24. Contact: Alumni office, 9384 0066, or Sabine Hofferberth mailto:shofferberth@iona.wa.edu.au and Kylie Taylor: mailto:ktaylor@iona.wa.edu.au 50 ARMY CADET UNIT AND APPLECROSS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CADET UNIT : All past cadets and officers are invited to a 25th birthday celebration dinner to be held on Saturday, July 1. Please reply before June 12 for more information. Contact: Capt. (AAC) Derek Langsford, 0413 878 662. mailto:derek.langsford@kaz-group.com ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL : Ex-trainees from the class of 3/66 will hold a reunion dinner on Tuesday, July 4. Contact: Linda, 9279 4421, Annette, 92931080 or Gail, 9367 3282. VICTORIA PARK FOOTBALL CLUB (AMATEUR/SOUTH SUBURBAN/SUNDAY LEAGUE) : All past players, wives, partners and associated workers are invited to a reunion to be held at the Victoria Park Bowling Club, 18 Kent Street, Victoria Park (just off Albany Highway) on Sunday, July 9. A barbecue (under cover) is planned with "sausage packs" available for sale. Please bring along memorabilia and photographs. RSVP: June 30. Contact: Keith Riekie, 9361 6614, Ross Townsend, 9305 7801 or Roy Hickson, 9447 7106. --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, May 29, 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, May 29, 2006 (The West Australian p28) ADDRESS UNKNOWN BENNETT : Seeking the family of the late Don BENNETT. Don was a great-grandson of Flower Blinman BENNETT. A "Blinman Bash" is being held in South Australia and relatives are asked to get in touch. Contact: Cynthia Hull, 2/47 Canterbury Road, Victor Harbor, SA 5211 Tel: (08) 8552 2894. mailto:muzz@hotkey.net.au FITZPATRICK : Looking for any relatives of the late Ted FITZPATRICK who used to live in Pool Street, York, before moving to Northam many years ago. Contact: Hector Nunn, 9061 1207 (after 7.30pm) except Mondays. SHEENA FRASER : Queensland cousin seeking Sheena FRASER (maiden name), formerly of Glasgow, Scotland. Sheena is married with three children including son, Alasdair. Hoping to get in touch and to also hear about family in Scotland, particularly John and Nan FRASER. Contact: Noel James, Post Office Box 5598, Mackay MC, Qld 4741 mailto:noel.james@elders.com.au LIONEL SMALLWOOD : Queensland cousin has a charming photograph of Lionel as a boy. She is hoping to hear from Lionel or his family. Contact: Maxine Smallwood-Weddell, Post Office Box 316, Golden Beach, Qld 4551 Tel: 0418 731748. mailto:maxinesw@ozemail.com.au --- BETA VIDEO RECORDERS : The new Motoring Historians WA Society is looking for disused, domestic BETA video recorders (VCRs) for a project transferring historic BETA video tapes to modern formats such as DVD. Machines in "any" condition will be useful as the group have the means to repair them. Collection can be arranged. Contact: A. John Parker, 192 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford 6052. Tel: 92714272. mailto:ajohnp@starwon.com.au BIRCH/BAKER/HOGAN : Joseph and Rose BIRCH (nee McAVOY) married in the UK in 1878. Their children were Anne (born UK 1881), Rose (UK 1882), Joseph John (UK 1884), John (NSW 1886), Ellen (NSW 1888) and George Charles (Vic. 1890). Some of the family later moved to WA where Rose married again — to George Baker. Their daughter Alice was born 1893-1900. Anne BIRCH married Patrick HOGAN in Coolgardie in 1899 and her sister Rose married James BROWNE in Kalgoorlie in 1903. Seeking descendants of George and Rose BAKER, also Patrick and Anne HOGAN. Contact: Merv Birch, Post Office Box 568, Rotorua, New Zealand. BOWLES : The Anglican Church of St. Francis in Wooroloo would like to get in touch with any members of the family of Edward BOWLES and Elizabeth STEPHENS, who lived in Wooroloo about 1940. Contact: Kerry Bywaters, Post Office Box 108, Wooroloo 6558. Tel: 9573 6696. mailto:kerryby@bigpond.com. MV CERAMIC : The writer was a small child on board MV Ceramic in 1939 travelling from England to Australia when it was involved in a collision with a British cargo ship two days out from Cape Town. Does anyone have a photograph of the damage to the Ceramic? A copy would be appreciated for research about the Ceramic. Contact: S. Cook, 8 York Street, South Perth 6151 Tel: 9367 9852. COUNTRY CALLING MANJIMUP CWA : The 75th anniversary of the branch will be celebrated in the CWA centre on Friday, July 14. Past members and friends are invited to attend. Branch archives and memorabilia will be on display and any other photos would be appreciated. The archivist is particularly seeking a photograph of the shifting of the Rest Room in 1954. Contact: Maureen Barton, RMB 228, Manjimup 6258. Tel: 9773 1224. SAINTS FOOTBALL & SPORTING CLUB, NEWMAN : Plans are under way for a 20-year reunion to be held in Newman for all who played and/or were involved in the club during the 1986 season. Expressions of interest are sought Before June 16. Contact: Mick Giles, 0417 954 298; or Ron Jones, 0417 092 114. mailto:gilesylO@bigpond.com or kjon8367@bigpond.net.au ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, NORTHAM : Calling these past classmates for a reunion luncheon to be held in Northam on Sunday, June 25 (maiden names): Carol O'BRIEN, Margaret and Joan KEOGH, Jan SERMON, Jacquie VERSCHUREN, Maria HYTYK, Julia BERN, Vanda VISIOLI, Mary O'DRISCOLL, Margaret THOMSON, Irene ZYRUCHA, Margaret WOOLTORTON, Lucy DUDEK, Berry JANSEN, Maureen HICKS, Margaret MORRIS, Veronica BROWN, Susan HUNTER, Gay WILLIAMS, Teresa BATOR, Maxine FRENCH, Noelene ROLFE, Adele KONIOR, Alice VERLINDEN and Helena KONAFEL. Contact: Mary Overton, 5 Eagle Place, Northam 6401 Tel: 9622 5570, 0438 225 570; or Carol 9622 2221, 0429 339 986. STELLA MARIS COLLEGE, GERALDTON : A class reunion for students who attended Year 8 in 1969 to Year 12 in 1973 will be held in Geraldton on Saturday, July 29. Contact: Gerry Burgess, 9923 1880, Dezi Webb, 9920 3041, or Berna Drummond, 9964 4147. --- DUTCH EXHIBITION : A new exhibition, Invisible Dutch: Myth Fact or Fiction, is currently on display at the Fremantle History Museum, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle (within the Fremantle Arts Centre). Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4.30pm. Sat and public holidays: lpm-5pm. Sun: 10.30am-4.30pm. Entry: gold coin donation. DUTCH MIGRANTS' HOSTEL : A hostel was established in Rivervale for Dutch migrants in the 1950s by the Catholic Church under the guidance of Father VIJGEN and Father PIETERS. Located on the river side of Riversdale Road, it was formerly a convalescent home converted from a private residence. Seeking any stories, memories or photos about the hostel — either from former residents or people who knew of it. Contact: Nonja Peters, Curtin University, 9266 4766, 0414 700 289; or Prue Griffin, historian and heritage consultant, 9471 8086. mailto:nonja@bigpond.net.au or pruegriffin@smartchat.net.au DYMES : Seeking a photograph of Annie DYMES who inherited Meerilinga House (Hay Street, West Perth) and Edward House (now Norman House, Albany) from her brother, Frank Rawlings DYMES, who died in 1921. Annie left London to deal with her inheritance in WA and arrived in Albany some time in July 1923. She eventually sold Meerilinga House to the Kindergarten Union in 1925 before returning to London where she died in January 1937. Contact: Dr Cassandra Zervos, Post Office Box 708, Mt Lawley 6929. Tel: 9371 8837,0419 940 836. mailto:czervos@iinet.net.au EAST SWAN BUSHFIRE BRIGADE : Information and names are sought about any deceased members of the East Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade for inclusion on an honour board currently displayed in the East Swan Bush Fire Station, Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon. Contact: Carol Devries, 9274 4215. FAMILY REUNIONS SCOTT : A "cousins" reunion for descendants of John Robert SCOTT and Phoebe Ann HYMUS will be held at Landsdale Farm School, Landsdale Road, Darch, on Sunday, June 25 at 11am. John already had eight children to his first wife who died in 1886 when he married Phoebe in Mandurah in 1887. John and Phoebe's children were: William, Winifred, Dora, Vernon (died of wounds in France in 1917), Sidney, Essie, Donald, Minna, Eunice, Ena, Verna and adopted daughter, Joyce. John joined the police force in 1884 and was the first policeman at Rockingham and then moved to Pinjarra in 1886 where the family lived. Contact: Graham Edwards, 9409 2022, or Barbara Till, 9341 5416. FENN/WOODCOCK : Descendants and relatives of Agnes FENN (nee WOODCOCK), who was buried in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cemetery on November 29, 1917, are sought for family history. Also buried in the same grave is Maria DEWAR (nee WOODCOCK), the writer's grandmother. Maria was buried in February 1911. Contact: Warwick Plumridge, 122 Walker Street, Quakers Hill, NSW 2763. mailto:plumridge@tadaustorg.au FOUNDATION DAY ADDRESS : The Royal WA Historical Society Foundation Day Address will be held at Stirling House, 49 Broadway (cnr Clark Street), Nedlands, next Monday, June 5, at 3pm. Emeritus Professor Reg APPLEYARD will present a paper entitled Putting Western Australia on the Map, which will outline the nature and importance of voyages made by Dutch vessels on the unveiling of the Great South Land, and the subsequent interest shown by European powers in its annexation and settlement. Afternoon tea will follow. Entry: $12 donation at the door. RSVP: Wednesday, May 31. Contact: 9386 3841. mailto:histwest2@gitcom.au GREAT SANDY DESERT TELEGRAPH LINE : Seeking paperwork and photos relating to the construction of the telegraph line through the Great Sandy Desert from Bamboo Creek to Warroopbah Well to replace the coast circuit Condon-Broome, ca. 1925-26. Mr J. J. LLOYD retired at age 65 as State manager of the Postal Department soon after work started in February 1925. Line inspector William GRANT was in charge of the work from February to October 1925. The job was completed in May 1926. Any information would be helpful. Contact: John Moynihan, 3 Partfet Road, Duncraig 6023. Tel: 9246 2346. mailto:john.moynihan@ozemail.com.au GROSSE : Seeking relatives of the unknown sister of the writer's grandmother, Florence Kate RUTTER. Florence visited her sister in Fremantle in 1949. She came by ship from London and also visited another sister in Melbourne. The surname GROSSE is connected. Contact: Kathryn Durr, 21 Kennard Street, Kensington 6151. Tel: 9367 8365. mailto:couchpotataent@optusnet.com.au HOLLOWAY : The writer has a lot of information about her mother's side of the family (Beswicks) but falls short when it comes to her father's side. He was Harold Joseph HOLLOWAY, born 1913, son of Joseph Charles HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth HOLLAND. Harold had two brothers, Ernest Charles and William John. Joseph Charles married twice. His first marriage was to Effie Beatrice McGUINNESS in 1904. Second marriage was to Emily Mary SOMERVILLE (nee BLACKWELL) in 1918. Any photographs and information would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Mrs Shirley Back, 5 Clifton Street, Scarborough 6019. Tel: 9341 7189. HORSPOOL : John HORSPOOL was aged 14 in 1829 when he arrived in the Swan River Colony with his sister Mary Ann, aged 16, from Nottingham, Britain. They were servants to the Gregory brothers, explorers. Mary married David PATTERSON, who had arrived with the Henty family, but no more records have been found about John. Hoping someone will have some information about John. Contact: Helen Cook, 4 Ashmond Villas, Cooroy, Qld 4563. Tel: (07) 5447 7096. mailto:helen.cook4@bigpond.com JONES : Sarah Ann SUTTON married Jonathon James JONES of Guildford in Fremantle on July 25, 1868. This was the second marriage for Jonathon. Their children were Emily, Jonathon, Alfred, Elizabeth and Mary Ann. Seeking descendants to assist in completing family history. Contact: Ron Sutton, 9403 3601. mailto:rhsutton@bigpond.net.au MILITARY BOOK SOUGHT : PROUDLY WE SERVED, about the 2/5 Australian General Hospital service in World War II, was published about 40 years ago in a limited edition. Seeking a copy. Contact: 9387 6608. MOORA RACE CLUB : The Moora Race Club is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year and the committee is calling for memorabilia and photographs. If you can help, please respond as soon as possible. The club would like items by mid-September. Contact: Gary Purser, Moora Race Club, Post Office Box 109, Moora 6510. Tel: 9651 1206 (w/k). PAPUA NEW GUINEA : Papua New Guinea teachers. The writer is interested in hearing from Papua New Guinea E Course teachers living in WA to reminisce and document their experiences for a newly created website. Contact: Kevin Lock, 9418 3869. mailto:kalock@iinet.net.au READ : Information is sought for family history about these members of the READ family who came to WA from Colne, Lancashire, after World War I: Arthur (married Daisy COOTE), Lilly (m. John BANCROFT), Fred (m. MARTHA) and possibly Lennard and Ernest READ. Lilly and John BANCROFT had sons, Maurice and Norman. Fred and Martha READ had a daughter, Constance. Contact: V. Kelly, Post Office Box 47, Darkan 6392. Tel: 9736 1067 (a/h) or 97361136 (w/k). mailto:munyantine@treko.net.au TUART HILL PRIMARY : Tuart Hill Primary School's P & C Association is researching the history of the school in preparation for its centenary year in 2010. Memorabilia and photographs are sought from ex-principals, teachers, students and P&C members of either the primary or the now non-existent junior primary school. It's early days but they are hoping to start the collection as soon as possible. Items can be copied and returned. Contact: President, P & C Association, Tuart Hill Primary School, Banksia Street, Tuart Hill 6060. Tel. Karen Surace: 9444 7233, or email school principal: mailto:leah.vogler@det.wa.edu.au REUNIONS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CRICKET CLUB : Ex-players of University Women's Cricket Club, between 1968 and 1988, are sought for a reunion to be held on Sunday, June 11. Contact: Jenny Bell, 92718796. mailto:thounsell@ozemail.com.au GOLDFIELDS GOLDEN OLDIES : Past players, officials and supporters of the Goldfields Football League are invited to a reunion at Belmont Race Course during the Brisbane Cup Day meeting on Monday, June 12. Free admission to special reserved area at 11.30am. Food and drinks available. Contact: Ernie Patroni (Kangas), 9445 7779; Jack Harris (Tigers), 9344 3073; Ron Forrest (Mines), 9455 1882 or Buster Brown (Railways), 9444 1877. ROSSMOYNE PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion for the Year 7 Class of 1969 will be held at Rossmoyne Bowling Club on Thursday, June 15 at 7pm. Contact: Denise Rafferty (nee Watson), 0417 097 843, Peter van Beem, 0417 958 940, Ian Brown, 0407 722 771 or John Lukin, 0409 889 823. mailto:denise_m@wn.com.au or mailto:peter.vanbeem@hastieservices.com.au or mailto:ian@wammco.com.au mailto:jlukin@dpc.wa.gov.au ROSTRUM CITY SUNRISE CLUB 42 : The club will hold its 1000th breakfast meeting at City West Function Centre, 45 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth, on Sunday, June 18 at 8.30am. Cost: $25 a person. Replies and payment by June 6. Contact: Cathy Wallace, 83 Doveridge Drive, Duncraig 6023. mailto:ealcock@it.net.au --End--

Hi Jill--The Thompson line you are researching has very similar names to the one I have, with the exception of Amy.We have a Sydney Thomas Joseph 1906 son of James William Thompson 1862, son of Thomas William Thompson 1836 & Isabella unknown in Ireland. Thomas arrived in WA as a convict. John from West Aus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy" <wgb@iinet.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Fw: Thompson Joseph. Hi Jill, The first thing I would do would be to get Joseph and Amy's marriage certificate. This should give the parents names, which would confirm Joseph's parents. It will also give his age, which will give you a better idea of what year he was born. I also notice on the marriage registration Joseph has a 2nd initial of H, do you know what his 2nd name was? You can find information about how to obtain the marriage certificate here: http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/portal/server.pt You can also view the WA Pioneer Index on the same site by following the links: Family History Western Australian Pioneers Index (in the left hand column) Search the index (also in left hand column) The WA Marriage index 1906 - 1935 can be found here: http://www.openwindows.com/marriage/search.htm If you know where and when Joseph died, you could get his death certificate, which should state where he was born, and how many years he lived in each state of Australia. I have found the marriage of Sidney William THOMPSON and Isabella REES - June Qtr 1871 - Strand - 1b - 802. The district *Strand* spans the boundaries of the counties of *London* and *Middlesex. *I can't seem to find them on the 1881 Census, which MAY mean they immigrated before then. Hope this helps you somewhat. Cheers Wendy Perth West Aust Jill.White@nt.gov.au wrote: > > > >Hi everyone, > >I am researching Joseph Thompson and his wife Amy Edith Viney who married in WA >in 1906. I have been told that he played football for Subiaco. >I believe that Joseph was born around 1878. >His parents were Sidney (possibly William) Thompson and Isabella Rees immigrated >from England. > >I am hoping that there is an easy way to verify if Sidney and Isabella >immigrated to WA. And if there is any way to see if there are other children of >Sidney and Isabella who appear in WA > >Hope some one can help > >Jill >Katherine NT > > > > ==== 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

Hi Jill, The first thing I would do would be to get Joseph and Amy's marriage certificate. This should give the parents names, which would confirm Joseph's parents. It will also give his age, which will give you a better idea of what year he was born. I also notice on the marriage registration Joseph has a 2nd initial of H, do you know what his 2nd name was? You can find information about how to obtain the marriage certificate here: http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/portal/server.pt You can also view the WA Pioneer Index on the same site by following the links: Family History Western Australian Pioneers Index (in the left hand column) Search the index (also in left hand column) The WA Marriage index 1906 - 1935 can be found here: http://www.openwindows.com/marriage/search.htm If you know where and when Joseph died, you could get his death certificate, which should state where he was born, and how many years he lived in each state of Australia. I have found the marriage of Sidney William THOMPSON and Isabella REES - June Qtr 1871 - Strand - 1b - 802. The district *Strand* spans the boundaries of the counties of *London* and *Middlesex. *I can't seem to find them on the 1881 Census, which MAY mean they immigrated before then. Hope this helps you somewhat. Cheers Wendy Perth West Aust Jill.White@nt.gov.au wrote: > > > >Hi everyone, > >I am researching Joseph Thompson and his wife Amy Edith Viney who married in WA >in 1906. I have been told that he played football for Subiaco. >I believe that Joseph was born around 1878. >His parents were Sidney (possibly William) Thompson and Isabella Rees immigrated >from England. > >I am hoping that there is an easy way to verify if Sidney and Isabella >immigrated to WA. And if there is any way to see if there are other children of >Sidney and Isabella who appear in WA > >Hope some one can help > >Jill >Katherine NT > > > >

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, May 22, 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, May 22, 2006 (The West Australian p31) ALBANY LANDMARK : In 1914 the word "eternity" was said to have been painted on to the massive granite boulders facing Princess Royal Harbour in Albany. The word allegedly remained until the early 1970s. Does anyone have a photograph which proves its existence? Contact: Darren Hutchinson, ABC, GPO Box 9994, East Perth 6848. Tel: 9220 2631 mailto:hutchinson.darren@abc.net.au CAPT. BAKER : Capt. Harry "Cannonball" BAKER was employed by Australian National Airways from 1936 to 1955. An aviation historian is compiling a biography of this famous WA-trained pilot and would like to hear from any old ANA staff who could help with details of his career as a DC-4 captain, particularly during the war years. Contact: Ted Fletcher, 92871670. mailto:shetland@iprimus.com.au BALLACHEY : Information is sought for a family history on John George Panayoty BALLACHEY and his wife Margaret Poppy Sophi HAMPTON, who married in Perth in 1894. Margaret died in 1929 and is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery. Contact: Stew Watson, RD-8, Te Kuiti, New Zealand. mailto:stewwatson@xtra.co.nz PTE CHARLES BROWN : The Highgate RSL-Honour Avenues Group is seeking any relatives of WX1013 Pte Charles BROWN about his honour plaque in Marri Walk, Kings Park. Pte BROWN served with the 2/llth Battalion in World War II and was killed in action at Crete on May 27,1941. His wife was Victoria Minnie BROWN and they lived in Wembley. Contact: Ken Jones, 9448 2415. ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL : All former choristers and their families are invited to celebrate the progress of the restoration of the cathedral and the cathedral precinct at a function to be held in the cathedral on Thursday from 6pm to 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP. Contact: Jo, St George's Cathedral, 38 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000. Tel: 9325 5677. mailto:appeal@perthcathedral.org JOHNSON/HESSE : Information is sought about descendants of John and Mary JOHNSON (nee MADDISON) who arrived at Cape Leschenault on the Trusty in 1842 and settled in Fremantle. Their children were Mary Hannah, John, Robert, Joseph and George. Robert was born in a cave on Bather's Beach in 1846. He married Mary MURRAY and died in 1942. Their children were Amanda, Adeline, Alice, Mabel, Victoria, Eveleen and Robert. The family of Lillian HESSE, who died in 1993, may be able to help. Lillian was the daughter of Victoria JOHNSON and Albert ECCLESTONE. Contact: Shelley Harris, 9 Buchanan Street, Narrabundah, ACT 2604. Tel: (02) 6295 7899. mailto:shardak@bigpond.net.au JONES : Descendants of Jonathon James JONES and his second wife, Sarah Ann nee SUTTON, are sought for a family history. Jonathon and Sarah were married in Fremantle on July 25, 1868, and their children were Emily, Jonathon, Alfred, Elizabeth and Mary Ann. Contact: Ron Sutton, 9403 3601 mailto:rhsutton@bigpond.net.au KATANNING PIONEERS : Katanning Historical Society invites you to attend the annual day of pioneers to be held this year at the Katanning Presbyterian Church, Taylor Street, Katanning, on Wednesday, June 7 at 2pm to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church building. The year 1906 was a time of great building activity in the community and the Presbyterian Church was one of many public buildings erected at that time. Norma HERSEY will present the history of the church and the building. A social gathering and afternoon tea will follow. Cost: $7 a person. All visitors welcome. RSVP: Ainslie, 9821 1447 or Julie, 9821 4433. LOCKHART : The writer's cousin, William (Bill) LOCKHART, was a forestry officer and lived in several different forestry settlements before he died in Perth in 1948 aged 48. He came from Scotland in the 1920s, did not marry and had no family in this country. Seeking any information about Bill's life for a family history. Contact: Libby MacKinnon, 9364 5767. mailto:mackinnon@mail.iinet.net.au LES MURRAY : Les MURRAY (born in 1938) is Australia's greatest living poet, author of a dozen acclaimed books of verse and winner of prizes including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry and Germany's Petrarch Prize. The writer is editing the correspondence of Les MURRAY for publication — with Murray's support and help. He would be most grateful for any letters or cards MURRAY has written from his childhood to the present and will happily pay copying or postage costs. Contact: Professor Peter Alexander, English Dept, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW 2052. mailto:p.alexander@unsw.edu.au NEAL : Searching for descendants and relatives of Henry NEAL and Eliza JONES-BOX, who were married at Holyoake, near Dwellingup, in 1914. Henry and Eliza are recorded as being the parents of Dorothy May NEAL on Dorothy's marriage certificate when she married James GARDINER.. Dorothy is also thought to have had an infant brother. This is a mystery because Eliza was recorded as having "no issue" when she died in 1931. "Dot" was five years old when her mother died. She attended Dwellingup School from 1932 to 1938 and the enrolling parent/guardian was a Mrs REED. Henry is believed to have remarried in 1933 to Alma PACKER. Contact: Charles Gardiner, 84 Ecclestone Street, Bunbury 6230. Tel: 0431 948 698. mailto:lifesgood@westnet.com.au NICHOLSON'S CRICKET : The writer has 1947 cricket score books for NICHOLSON Store, NICHOLSON'S Bulk Store, NICHOLSON'S Ltd and NICHOLSON's Shop Team versus FOY & GIBSON, WILLARD WIZARDS, TANNERS AND BANK & CO. Happy to pass to any interested ex-players or relatives. Contact: Merrilyn, 9294 1729. OLD BOOKS SOUGHT FEE DIARIES, daily diary written by George FEE of "Roseland", Dardanup, 1886-1942 (two volumes). Contact: Barbara, 9447 5588. GRANDMA'S SONGS (110 Favourite songs), published long ago by Allan's Music. Contact: Deirdre Russell, 9457 4010. mailto:bemro2@bigpond.com RECIPES FOR BUSY MOTHERS, compiled by the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia. It has a red cover. Contact: Josephine, 9385 9942. THREE SPRINGS ROAD BOARD Hall's Opening, Tues 2L6.1949 — a booklet printed by Geraldton Newspaper Limited. Contact: Betty, 9381 9194. --- ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP : An oral history workshop for beginners will be conducted at the National Trust headquarters, Old Observatory, 4 Havelock Street, West Perth, on Saturday, July 1, from 9.30am until 4pm. The course is designed to suit the needs of researchers of family, community and social history, teachers and students at all levels of education. Course presenter: Judith JACOBS from the Oral History Association of Australia (WA branch). Cost: $55 a person. Contact: Jan, 9470 4026 or Judith, 9400 4758. ORR : Seeking any information about James Orr and family. He owned the ORR EMPORIUM in Boulder City and was elected mayor of that city in 1901. His wife Lucy Kate died on September 23,1913. The writer has recently inherited some postcards addressed to her grandmother, Ann Elizabeth RICHARDS (nee Creighton), daughter of Jemimah Orr CREIGHTON (nee MURDOCH) and was surprised to find a family connection outside the State of Victoria. Hoping to hear from some relatives. Contact: Jillian Galbraith, 1 Rose Avenue, Norlane, Victoria 3214. PIONEERS SERVICE : The Royal WA Historical Society, in association with the WA Genealogical Society and the Swan River Pioneers 1829-38, Special Interest Group WAGS, will hold the 52nd Pioneers Memorial Service on Sunday, May 28. The service will be held at St Bartholomew's Chapel, East Perth Cemeteries, Bronte Street, East Perth, at 2.30pm. This year those in unmarked graves will be commemorated. An afternoon tea will follow. RSVP: by tomorrow because numbers are limited. Contact: 9386 3841. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au PUTLAND : Calling friends of great-grandmother Annie PUTLAND (nee HENDERSON) who may have photographs of Annie in their albums. Annie lived in Brunswick Junction from 1981 until her death in July 1986. A family tree is being compiled and copies of photos would be wonderful. Contact: Jan Brophy, 30A Belgrade Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2AZ, England. mailto:janbrophy@talktalk.net SOUTH PERTH HOSPITAL : HANDS THAT HEAL, by Phillip PENDAL, tells the story of the "post-war political pressure that mounted in a facility-starved Perth suburb in the late 1940s for the creation of a community-owned hospital". Launched on April 20, readers of Can You Help? may recall the author's requests for information last year (17/1 and 23/5). The book also "explores the powerful human-interest stories that helped create and maintain that political pressure which ultimately led to the creation of the South Perth (Community) Hospital". This valuable addition to the preservation of South Perth's history is sure to bring back memories to many long-time residents and families who have since moved elsewhere. 273 pages. Hard cover. Cost: $30 (inclusive). Contact: South Perth Hospital, Post Office Box 726, Como 6952. Tel: 9367 7966. Fax: 9474 2541 (cheques should be made payable to the hospital). STANDEN : Looking for relatives of William Alfred STANDEN who was born in London in 1894 and died in Wooroloo in 1932. William and wife Dorothy Elizabeth (nee SMITH) emigrated to WA and settled in Perth in 1922 with their three children — William George (born 1913), Cecil Ernest (1914) and Dorothy Ellen (1916). Dorothy Ellen married Leslie Arthur ADAM in Perth in 1940. Hoping to share photos and information. Contact: Barbara Mays, 9405 2052. mailto:padbar7@bigpond.com.au SUBIACO INDUSTRIES : Information is sought about the Subiaco light industrial area during the era 1951-72. In particular, seeking details of activities and industries on sites in the Roydhouse Street, Hood Street and Railway Reserve areas. Contact: Ross Green, 226 Nicholson Road, Subiaco 6008. Tel: 9382 4838. TROTTER : Grandfather Charles Edward TROTTER was born in Madras, India, in 1891 and died in East Fremantle on December 23, 1964. He was the father of Noel, Alan and Ruby and an esteemed Elder of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth. Seeking descendants and relatives for the family tree. Also, hoping to hear from the family of uncle Noel TROTTER, who the writer met in 1968, as well as any other relatives living in Australia. Contact: Charles Trotter, Villa No. 2, 7 Flores, Urb Santana, Benalmadena Puelo, Malaga, Spain 29639. mailto:chieftrotter@hotmail.com TV FILTER (1960S) : The Fremantle Light and Sound Discovery Centre wants to borrow one of the multi-coloured plastic sheets that, in the 1960s, was placed over the screen of a black and white television-set to make the picture appear coloured. This is for an exhibition in the Fremantle History Museum celebrating the 50th anniversary of television in Australia. Contact: Richard Rennie, 9430 7966. mailto:info@lightandsound.net.au WALKER : Seeking the family of Claude and Emily Betty WALKER who were married in Perth in 1921. Also, any information about descendants of William Arthur Walker and Sarah Jane Jackson who were married in Perth in 1893. Contact: Robert Coble, c/- 12 Hazeldean Way, Airds, NSW 2560. Tel: (02) 4620 4778. mailto:coblecovellfamily@yahoo.com.au WICKEPIN AND YEALERING PROJECT : Families that lived in the Wickepin and Yealering areas are asked to write about their lives in the district from the time they arrived until the time they left. A book is planned to be published by the end of the year. A form is available to help people get started. Maximum number of words: 2000. Copies of photographs very welcome. Closing date for submissions: June 30. Contact: Hazel Green, 21 Wickepin Street, Wickepin 6370. Tel: 9888 1156. WILKINS : Descendants of Henry WILKINS, who arrived in WA on the Travancore with his son and stepson in 1853, are sought for a family history. Henry's first wife Eliza (formerly PAYNE nee VAUGHAN) died on board along with their two daughters. Eliza's son John PAYNE, from her first marriage, also accompanied them on the voyage but under the name John WILKINS. Henry and Eliza's son Jacob Wilkins married Caroline Eliza MILLER (nee HANNETT). Jacob died in WA in 1899. Henry remarried to Bridget CANADY (or KENNEDY) and their children were: Jane (m. John Innes PEAKE), Thomas, James, Elizabeth (m. HANCOCK), Mary Ann (m. NAYLOR), William and Maria (m. MALACARI). Would be interested to hear from descendants, in particular those from Jacob, James, Mary Ann and Elizabeth as well as John Payne WILKINS. Contact: Helen Cleak, 12 Leslie Loop, Karratha 6714. Tel: 9144 2318; or Tricia Miller, 0419 966 086. mailto:tricks500@bigpond.com. VETERANS & SERVICES EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The next meeting will be held at the Bayswater Hotel on Wednesday, May 24 at 10am. All EDAs welcome. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au. NATIONAL SERVICE RAAF PEARCE, JULY 1956 INTAKE "E" FLIGHT : Expressions of interest are sought for a 50th year reunion planned to be held in spring 2006. Contact: Des Sullivan, 9276 6330 or Rob Sharp, 9457 2859. RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : All members, partners and friends are invited to the annual "Christmas in July" lunch to be held at RAAFA Merriwa on Saturjtev, July 8. Pre-lunch drinks at 1130 hours. Cost $30 a person. Need numbers attending with payment no later than June 15. Contact: Jim Muscat, 9402 1750. mailto:jmus4310@bigpond.net.au AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICEWOMEN : A 20-year reunion for women who enlisted in the Australian Army on September 9-10,1986, will be held in Brisbane on Saturday, September 9. Please respond if you are interested in attending. Contact: Leanne, (03) 9450 7505. mailto:leanne_146@hotmail.com REUNIONS PERTH MODERN SCHOOL : Seeking names and contact details for the organisers of the various Perth Modern School reunion groups which meet from year to year. The Sphinx Foundation board members would find it helpful to have this information to pass on inquiries from former students to the appropriate person. Contact: Professor David Black, 49 Salisbury Street, Leederville 6007. Tel: 9443 3335 or 9222 7484. mailto:dbl06457@bigpond.net.au ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL PTS 4/56 : A 50th year reunion will be held at Cafe Lorenzo, Como, on Saturday, June 10 at noon. Memorabilia appreciated. Final numbers needed by Wednesday May 31. Contact: Julia Sullivan (nee Curtis) 9472 3015 or Lorraine Young (nee Warrilow) 9398 7275. mailto:jnjsullivan@iinet.net.au ST MARY'S LEEDERVILLE/ARANMORE COLLEGE : Were you in the Junior Year class in 1961 or Leaving Year 1963? A reunion lunch will be held on Saturday, June 10. Seeking (maiden names): Annette CARR, Dianne FRANCIS, Norma GREY, Virginia LEON, Margaret LITTLE, Ankie VAN WIESS and Lynette WHITFIELD. Contact: Christine Green (Coffey) on 9343 6503. LA CLASSIQUE AND LA PETITE HAIRDRESSERS : Staff of La Classique and La Petite hairdressing salons, which operated in Fremantle, will hold a reunion at the Mt Henry Tavern, Manning Road, Manning, on Wednesday, June 14, at 7pm. Contact: Carmel Magyar (McNally) 9450 1423 (a/h) or 0411 774 507 by June 10. NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (NOW) : The program will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a reunion of past and present lecturers, students and others associated with the course to be held in Perth on Friday, July 7 and in regional TAFE colleges early in third term. Please respond for further information. Contact: Jenny Sharpe, 9264 5058. mailto:jennifer.sharpe@det.wa.edu.au. COX BROS. WILLIAM STREET, PERTH): Lorna WEST (nee SYME) and Meryl PAGE (nee JACOBSEN), who were office staff from 1941-46, are planning a get-together for any past Coxonians from those years, or any other old friends. Contact: Lorna West, 4 Shilton Place, Margaret River 6285. Tel. 9757 2288. Forrestdale Primary School: Seeking past students from the Class of 1996 for a reunion. Contact: Amanda Haworth, 0422 533 149. mailto:amandah@lpcc.com.au --End--

Hi everyone, I am researching Joseph Thompson and his wife Amy Edith Viney who married in WA in 1906. I have been told that he played football for Subiaco. I believe that Joseph was born around 1878. His parents were Sidney (possibly William) Thompson and Isabella Rees immigrated from England. I am hoping that there is an easy way to verify if Sidney and Isabella immigrated to WA. And if there is any way to see if there are other children of Sidney and Isabella who appear in WA Hope some one can help Jill Katherine NT

Jo Conray wrote: > Hi to all on the list. > > Would someone be able to tell me what kind of Transport was around in 1889. > I am trying to find out how a Philip Kean / Kane would have got from Sydney, > NSW to Perth, WA. The period I looking at is around 1887-1889. Any idea > would be great. > It would have to have been by ship, since there was no road or rail across the Nullarbor. Regards -- Shane Baker _______________________ shane@sbaker.id.au Canberra, Australia

Hi to all on the list. Would someone be able to tell me what kind of Transport was around in 1889. I am trying to find out how a Philip Kean / Kane would have got from Sydney, NSW to Perth, WA. The period I looking at is around 1887-1889. Any idea would be great. Have a great day Josephine Qld

Hi Ken, Have you tried visiting the NAA site to see if you can order the file direct? Depending on what you want, they will photocopy records and mail them to you for a cost. There is also a NAA office in Brisbane, they may be able to help you. http://www.naa.gov.au/default.html Regards, Wendy Kenneth EDWARDS wrote: > > > Hi . > > Does anyone do visits to the NAA in East Victoria Park. I have a > file that I need looked at and possibly a couple of pages copied.. > > Regards ... Ken Edwards, Brisbane. > > > >

Hi . Does anyone do visits to the NAA in East Victoria Park. I have a file that I need looked at and possibly a couple of pages copied.. Regards ... Ken Edwards, Brisbane.

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, May 15, 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, May 15, 2006 (The West Australian p29) ADDRESS UNKNOWN INGRAM : A cousin in America has lost touch with Gloria INGRAM. She has two daughters, Lucy and Jane. Last heard from Gloria in January 2000 but address details have been lost and Gloria's email has changed. Contact: Mike Fieldhouse, PO Box 177, McKenna, Washington 98558-0177, USA. SMITH-SHARP : Looking for Audrey SMITH-SHARP, originally from Eltham, England. Audrey moved to WA with her husband Roy and their two children about 1966-68. Her old friend Janet FREY-KIRKHAM from Westminster College days would love to hear from her again. Contact: Tamara Frey (Janet's daughter), Engelstrasse 1, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland. mailto:tamara_frey@freesurf.ch. TAYLOR : Seeking John TAYLOR who worked in Boans photography department in Wellington Street in the 1960s. He was the son of Pte Harry TAYLOR (No. 19411) who is believed to have served in France during World War I. Contact: J. P. Merritt, 9582 1773. --- PTE J. T. ANDERSON : Highgate RSL-Honour Avenues Group is seeking relatives of Pte John Thomas Anderson (3006) about his honour plaque in Marri Walk, Kings Park. Pte ANDERSON was the son of Thomas and Helena ANDERSON, of Welshpool. He served in World War I with the 28th Battalion and was killed in action at Pozieres on July 29,1916, aged 21 years 11 months. Contact: Ken Jones, 9448 2415. ARMY MUSEUM : The Back to the Barracks lecture event, The Battle of Long Khanh, planned for May 24 has been deferred until mid-June. All friends and supporters will be notified when this event has been rescheduled. Contact: Museum, 9335 2077. CHUCK : Descendants of the CHUCK family are sought for family history. Edward CHUCK, son of William, arrived in WA on the Burlington in 1863 with his wife and children — one of whom was the writer's great-grandfather, Joseph. Contact: Lyn Ward, 27 Windich Road, Bull Creek 6149. Tel: 9332 7804. mailto:lynmward@bigpond.com. COUNTRY CALLING GERALDTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL : The school will celebrate its first 10 years over the weekend of August 25-27. Contact: Di Hamilton, 10th celebrations co-ordinator, Geraldton Grammar School, Post Office Box 76, Geraldton 6531. Tel: 9965 7800. mailto:dhamilton@gegs.wa.edu.au TOODYAY PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion for past students and teachers from 1956 to 1962 — and anyone who joined that group during this time — will be held at Toodyay Freemasons Hotel on Saturday, August 19, from 3pm to celebrate 50 years since starting school. Contact: Julie Trendos (Wood), 9447 6246 or Helen Cribb (Ayling), 9315 5501. FAMILY REUNIONS JOYCE : All direct descendants of Francis and Maria JOYCE — pioneering farmers of Kukerin — are invited to a family reunion to be held at Hillside Farm, North Kukerin on Saturday, June 24. Any memorabilia or photographs of the early days at the farm where they lived from 1911 until 1952, North Kukerin school or the tennis club would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Trish Leo, 9864 6029, or Danny Joyce, 9591 1525. mailto:garyowen@esat.net.au or mailto:dlbtjoycel@optusnetcom.au --- EAST FREMANTLE SCHOOL : The writer's mother, Amelia ROSS, won champion girl swimmer for East Fremantle State School in a swimming carnival against all State schools about 1929-31. Many years ago there was a photo of Amelia and the unknown "best boy swimmer" hanging in one of the school's hallways but it is no longer there. Does anyone know the whereabouts of this photo or any other photographs of Amelia with the swimming team? Would appreciate a copy. Contact: Lorraine Kennedy, 4 Hartley Street, Coolbellup 6163. mailto:skennedy@westnet.com.au FERGUSON/SWAINE : The WA Parliament's history advisory committee would like to hear from relatives or others with information about Caryle FERGUSON and Frederick Claude SWAIN. Both men made numerous attempts during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s to enter Parliament at both the State and Federal level. Contact: Professor David Black, c/- Legislative Assembly Committee Office, Parliament House, Perth 6000. Tel. 9777 7484. mailto:dblack@parliamentwa.gov.au HOPKINS : Information is sought about descendants of Frederick Charles HOPKINS, who was born in Ryde, NSW, in 1865. Frederick married Emily Grace DAY in Boulder in 1904. Their children were Robert, George, Nellie and Frank. Contact: B. Maurice, 9527 2054. mailto:janice.maurice@bigpond.com IRELAND AND WALES : Looking for migrants who came to WA from Ireland and Wales in the 1960s for research towards a master's thesis with Notre Dame University on migration to WA during that time. Contact: June Caunt, College of Arts and Science, University of Notre Dame, Post Office Box 1225, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9424 2745. mailto:junecaunt@yahoo.com McLEOD : Seeking descendants of Thomas and Maria Emma McLEOD (nee THOME), who were married in Albany in 1903. Children: Jessie, Greta (McDONALD), Jean (HULMAN), Winifred (REPACHOLI), Donald and Ken. Contact: Elizabeth Ipsen, 80 Donelan Drive, Hernes Oak, Victoria 3825. mailto:eipsen@bigpond.net.au JEWISH WOOL BUYERS : The writer plans to visit Perth from Israel in late July following in the tracks of a "crusty breed" — the Jewish wool buyer. They were a group of seemingly semi-itinerant Jewish men who divided their lives between the country and North Perth and later Mt Lawley. Planning to visit their country roosts, to collect anecdotes and any other information about their relationships with local residents of the various country regions they visited weekly. Also seeking anecdotes about his father, Kopel (Kenny) Frank, who worked as a wool buyer between the late 1950s and the early 1980s, primarily in the Coorow-Dalwallinu region. Contact: Mark Frank, Rehov Reuven 27, Jerusalem 93510, Israel or c/- Mrs Y. Frank, 5 Patula Place, Coolbinia 6050. mailto:mowgli@netvision.net.il ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The Royal WA Historical Society Museum will hold an open day on Wednesday. Guided tours of the new display cabinets (funded by Lottery-west) will be offered. Among the items on display will be 1920s heritage gowns, antique dolls, smoking implements and pictorial works including Campbell paintings. All are welcome. The society, at 49 Broadway, Nedlands, will be open from 9.30am to 5pm. Contact: 9386 3841. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WA : The next meeting of the Society will be held in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association, Admin Building, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek, tomorrow (16 May) at 8pm. Guest speaker will be Michael HOLLIS, who served with the United States Marine Corp in the first Iraq War — Operation Desert Storm. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. Contact: Russell Mehan, 9492 9492. ROBINSON/HOMER : Relatives in Scotland are seeking descendants of Margaret Jane HOMER, who emigrated to Australia from Glasgow some time after 1908 with her husband, William John ROBINSON. Surviving members of the family cannot recall any further information other than a newspaper article being sent back to Britain possibly in the 1970s about their son or grandson who helped capture a man who had murdered a policeman. Contact: Victoria O'Neill, 6 Craigs Way, Rumford Grange, Polmont, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2 OEU, Scotland, UK. mailto:victoria.o'neill@smart-cookie.co.uk THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY : UNIVERSITY OF WA : A 60th anniversary has been planned with a series of reunions of its earliest students, who graduated between 1951 and 1967. Calling all graduates who have not already been contacted to ensure they receive an invitation to one of the seven reunions being planned. Contact: Derrick Webley, 9346 7368. SUBIACO FOOTBALL : Relatives of these past presidents of the Subiaco Football Club are asked to get in touch regarding the continuing Hall of Fame project: J. WANNELL (1902), J. FLANNERY (1907), H. TATE (1920) and G.W. SIMPSON (1942). Contact: Gerry Stokes, 9208 9999. mailto:sfclions.com.au PARTNERS OF VETERANS BICTON/PALMYRA AND MIDLAND HILLS : A morning tea has been organised for the two groups to be held at the 7th Avenue Bar and Restaurant, 74 Helena Street, Midland, tomorrow (16 May) at 10.30am. All members and guests are welcome. Contact: Margaret, 9337 8976 or Chris, 9294 4251. BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held at the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans or peacekeepers are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824. VETERANS HMAS BATAAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION : Former crew-members, partners and friends are invited to attend the annual anniversary commissioning lunch to be held at Tompkins-on-Swan Function Centre, Alfred Cove on Friday, May 26, at noon. Tribal Class and kindred associations welcome. RSVP: May 22. Contact: Roma Dobson, 9339 4288. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS : The annual Waterloo Dinner 2006-Western Region will held at Karrakatta on Saturday, June 17. The Waterloo dinner has been held each year since the first on Gallipoli to celebrate the completion of Watson's Pier on June 18,1915. This is the 91st dinner. The Western Region dinner is an all ranks dinner. For details, contact Capt. Kian Bullock, 9383 6381 or Mick Ryan, RAEA WA, 9307 2385. mailto:ssml@iinetnet.au. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS DEMINERS : An Engineers Deminers Reunion is planned to be held at SME Sydney later this year. If you were an RAE Deminer in either Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia or Mozambique contact W01 Wayne Schoer, (02) 8782 4441, for details. 6 RAR: All past and present members and families of the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment are invited to a ceremony to be held at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, on June 6 at 10am to dedicate a plaque commemorating the involvement of 6 RAR in recognised conflicts. A lunch and happy hour will follow at the Southern Cross Club in Woden ($30 a person to be paid in advance). Note: birthday activities planned to be held in Enoggera on June 4 have been postponed. Contact: Arthur Willemse, (07) 3369 1895. Email & website: mailto:arthurwill@pacific.net.au www.6rarassociation.com REUNIONS ENDEAVOUR 24 YACHT ASSOCIATION : The association is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Over the years members have sailed mainly from Royal Perth Yacht Club where the annual prize night and dinner will be held on May 20 at 7pm (for 7.30pm). Cost: $45 a person. Sailors who have at some time sailed on an Endeavour are encouraged to go along and help celebrate this occasion. Contact: Judy Thomas, 9341 3971 or 0417 956 446. PICKERING BROOK SENIOR & JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB : All past players, coaches, committee, officials and supporters are invited to a reunion to be held at the Pickering Brook Sports Club, Weston Road, Pickering Brook, on May 21 from noon. Old photos and memorabilia appreciated. Contact: Mike Fernie, 9293 7232, 0409 115 065; or Fred Van Elswyk, 9291 7576, 0419 928 334. ROSEHILL LADIES GOLF CLUB : The club's 40th anniversary will be celebrated at Rosehill Golf Club on May 23. Past members are most welcome. RSVP: May 8. Contact: Rae, 9379 3341 or Veronica, 9277 3999. EAST FREMANTLE CROQUET CLUB : The club will celebrate its centenary on May 27 from 10am. Past members are invited to take part in the festivities, to be held at the club premises, corner Allen and Fletcher Streets, East Fremantle. Lunch provided. Memorabilia would be appreciated. RSVP: May 16. Contact: Holly, 9339 4453. MARMION PRIMARY SCHOOL : A Back to Marmion Day celebrating 50 years will be held on May 27 from lpm to 4pm. All past staff, students, parents, grandparents and community members are invited to attend. Contact: Chris Sweeny, 9246 1465, 0418 905 772. mailto:sweenys@tpg.com.au MAX KAY'S CIVIC THEATRE RESTAURANT : All front-of-house staff, entertainers and band members are invited to a reunion lunch at the Romany Restaurant, 188 William Street, Northbridge, on May 28 at 11am. Cost: $30 a person. RSVP essential. Contact: Kristy Mollica, 0418 951 687. mailto:kristymollica@hotmail.com. MYER-FLOREAT : A reunion for staff from 1981 until the store closed will be held at the Nookenburra Hotel, Innaloo, on May 29. Contact: Brenda, 9448 4955 or Teresa, 9446 3349. KALGOORLIE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB JUNIORS : A 50-year reunion for the 1956-57 premiers will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Saturday, June_ 3. Still looking for these players: T. JONES, K. SCROOP, B. BAKER, S. CARTNER, K. BOYD, T. MORRIS, K. TREZONA and D. GARDINER. Contact: Ray Krepp, 9342 4974. PENANG CONVENT (LIGHT STREET) : The 40th reunion for the Class of 1966 will be celebrated in Penang from June 16 to 18. Contact: Christine Carrier, PO Box 1007, West Leederville 6901. Tel: 9382 3263 or Jean Pestana, 0438 001 285. TAA : These are just some of the people still sought for a celebration book and reunion to be held in August: Gwen COLEY, Tom CROWLEY, Elizabeth CUFF, Jennifer DAVIDSON, Jennie DAVIS, Trena DOUGLAS, Betty DUDLEY, Keith DUFFIELD, Joyce DUNCAN and Alan DYER. Families of deceased staff are also asked to respond. More names will be published later. Contact: Adrian Croxson, P. 0. Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au --End--

Hello Everyone, I am looking for information on PONT in Western Australia. Particularly from the suburbs of MAYLANDS and LEEDERVILLE. I would love any info. on the ancestors of BERYL FAY PONT and ROBERT BAINS PONT. Any information would be gratefully received!! Carol Chapman sunny Sussex, England

Sandra, Would you mind contacting me off list please - have a friend interested in your problems. Regards, Stew WATSON King Country, New Zealand