Gidday Alan Alan Elliott wrote: > Seeking information on > John Marshall, b. 1887 Melbourne > Residence in 1915, Sayers St Midlands > Can't help - but you should note that the name is "Midland". It also used to be called "Midland Junction". Good luck -- Shane Baker _______________________ shane@sbaker.id.au Canberra, Australia

Seeking information on John Marshall, b. 1887 Melbourne Residence in 1915, Sayers St Midlands married to Susan --?-- A Mrs L Treen (?reen) may have been the mother-in-law He served in WW1, Pte in the 12th Btn. He was born in Melbourne possibly to a Catherine Marshall Any information would be most appreciated Alan Elliott Torquay, Australia -------------------------------------------------- WANTED - Information relating to the disappearance of WALTER RICHARD POWELL, b.1866 Launceston Tas. Noted by his wife "died 1900" on her next marriage cert in 1906. Walter's last child was born in 1899. The family lived in Malvern, Vic He is not listed in the 1899 Vic Federation Roll BUT A RECORD OF HIS DEATH CANNOT BE FOUND N.B. There is a person of the same name married in W.A. in 1899, but he is definitely NOT my man. Can you help ?? -------------------------------------------------- OPC for Abbotskerswell, Devon http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~alanelliott/INDEX.HTML --------------------------------------------------

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, April 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, April 10, 2006 (The West Australian p33) ALBANY FISHING DISPLAY : The Albany Boatshed in Princess Royal Drive, Albany, is developing a fishing heritage display to complement its wooden boatbuilding activities. The display will highlight aspects of the fishing industry in Albany and on the South Coast Seeking photographs, film, letters and documents relating to the early estuarine fishery, which began in the late 19th century, and to the salmon fishing industry, which began after World War II. The aim is to copy these paper-based items for display. Objects which directly relate to the same fisheries are also sought. Contact: John Gates, Albany Boatshed, Post Office Box 5378, Albany 6332. Tel: 9841 1597. mailto:boatshed@omninet.net.au BEVERLEY DEDICATION : The Beverley RSL sub-branch in co-operation with the Shire of Beverley will dedicate the new war memorial in Beverley on Thursday at 10.20am. The RSL Memorial Hall at 50 Forrest Street Beverley, will be open from 1.15pm. This will be an opportunity to see the improvements to the hall (thanks to a Lotterywest Grant) and a small display. Refreshments on sale and nibbles. All welcome. The town will also be holding its annual Easter Show and the Dead Finish Museum will be open. Contact: Alan Deverell, 9646 0349. COUNTRY CALLING OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KOORDA : Priests and past parishioners are invited to join the church's golden anniversary celebrations to be held in Koorda on Sunday, September 17. The day will commence with Mass at 10.30am followed by lunch in the Recreation Hall. Photographs (to be copied and returned) would be appreciated for display. Contact: Kath Gosper, Post Office Box 68, Koorda 6475. NARROGIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: CALLING THE "THIRD YEARS" OF 1966 : A reunion to celebrate 40 years is planned to be held in October. Contact: Pam, 9888 1139. mailto:66reunion@westnet.com.au QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : Past and present players are invited to a reunion on Saturday, April 29. Meet at the Quairading Hotel from 6pm onwards after the EAWHA Lightning Carnival. Cost: $10 a person (nibbles provided). Please RSVP by April 21. Contact: QLHC, c/- Cheryl Shenton, Post Office Box 202, Quairading 6383. Tel: Donna Hayes, 9645 1078, or Catherine Richards, 9645 4211 mailto:dhayes6@bigpond.com --- EDWARDS/HEWITT : Hoping to hear from the children of Jack EDWARDS. Jack (John) was born in 1908. His son (first name unknown) attended CBC in Leederville and would be about 69 now. A reunion gathering for descendants of Francis and Mary Kathleen HEWITT (nee O'DONNELL) who were married in Coolgardie in 1901 will be held on Easter Monday. Francis HEWITT died in Sunset, Nedlands in 1953. Children of Francis and Mary were James Patrick (1901), Mary (m. PETHICK), Francis (1905) and John (1908). All descendants are asked to get in touch. Contact: Edna Langridge (nee Hewitt), 9367 3304. McCOLL : Seeking information about the life and times of Charles Frederick McCOLL, formerly of Carlisle, who died in 1971 aged 80. Charles was a veteran of the battle for Bullecourt, France, in April 1917. He wrote an account of the last sighting of the writer's relative E. R. DALZIELL who was killed-in-action in that battle (National Archives of Australia). Contact: Trevor Dalziell, 1 Duggan Street, Calwell, ACT, 2905. Tel: (02) 6292 0813 (a/h) or (02) 6249 9747 (w/k). mailto:trevor.dalziell@ga.gov.au MISSING MEMORIAL PLAQUE : William Herbert WISE (No. 2169) served with the 44th battalion AIF and was killed-in-action on July 4,1918, at Villiers-Brettoneux, France. His bronze memorial plaque, scroll and 1914-18 star medal were sent to the writer's grandmother Eliza Ann ANDREW (nee WISE) in 1922-23 and were last seen in Albany after her death in 1947. They may be held by a collector. Any information about these items would be appreciated. Contact: Reg Tysoe, 24 Woolah Place, South Yunderup 6208. Tel: 9537 6650. NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The WA chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia will host a talk by Ron Fletcher about the Dampier Port upgrade and the role of ship Simulation to be held in the Maritime Meeting Room, Cliff Street, Fremantle, on Thursday, April 20, at 7pm. Contact: George Elliott, 9386 4581. mailto:gelli@ozemail.com.au PORONGURUP PROPERTY : A history of Bolganup Homestead Porongurup is being written in preparation for the 100-year celebration of the FAULKNER family's life at Bolganup. Contributions of photos, memorabilia, letters or oral histories from earlier settlers' families or other local families as well as the Faulkner clan will be warmly welcomed. The Bolganup celebration is planned for the long weekend in March 2008 and all early settlers at Bolganup, especially the GILLAMs, are invited to join in the planning and reunions at Bolganup Homestead. Contact: Kathleen Faulkner, 78 Queenscliffe Road, Doubleview 6018. Tel: 9446 3235. mailto:bolganuphomestead@iinet.net.au TINGLEDALE FIRST SETTLERS : Past residents of Tingledale, descendants of pioneering families and anyone interested in local history are welcome to commemorate the first settler families who migrated to Tingledale Group 116 from 1924 to 1931 at a celebration to be held in the Tingledale Hall on Easter Sunday at 1.30pm. A plaque will be unveiled dedicated to the first settler families. Families on the plaque: ANNING, S. BAMBREY, BOAST, S.J. CURTIS, H. DAVEY, W. EDMONDS, J. ENDICOTT, H. GAGG, HARRIS, F. HENNINGS, E. IBLE, H. JONES, W. LINTERN, T. LOCKLEY, J.L MURRAY, W. OULD, PASCOE, E.G. PEARCE, WJ.T. RAVENHILL, R. REEBY, J.H. RICH, A.G. RUSSELL, W. RUTLEY, G. SHEPHERD, E.F. SHORT, F. SUTTON, C.R. VIGUS, J. VOCE and W.H. WHERRY. Please bring photographs and memorabilia for display on the day and a plate to share for afternoon tea (barbecue facilities available for those who wish to stay). Tea, coffee and soft drinks available. Contact: Julie Fletcher, 9844 3265 Colin Anning, 9840 8077, Chris Bellanger, 9840 1101 WICKEPIN DISTRICT GROUP BUNBURY CAMP, MAY 1916 : The writer is researching the military history of Private James Thomas FISHER (No. 328) of the 4th Reinforcements, 4th Machine Gun Company, 4th Brigade, 4th Division, AIF 1916 to 1919. Hoping to hear from any relatives of Private Edward KNIGHT (No. 330). Edward was born in Gympie in 1892 then moved to South Terrace, Fremantle, with his parents. James and Edward joined up together, trained and went to battle in France together and they were together when Edward was killed and James captured in the first Battle of Bullecourt on April 11,1917, at a place called Emu Valley. Contact: Peter Robinson, 9409 7299. mailto:plrobbo@iinet.net.au VETERANS & SERVICES 2/7 AUST. FD. REGT. EX-MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438. 3 RAR, 2 RAR and 1 RAR : Former members who served in Malaya 1957-59 in 3 RAR interested in attending a reunion to be held in Tweed Heads, NSW, in September 2007 are asked to respond for further information. The reunion is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 3 RAR's departure from Sydney on the HMT New Australia in September 1957. Seeking names and addresses. Contact: R. Mullings, 201/112 Dry Dock Road, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : Their next general meeting will be held at the RAAFA Bull Creek tomorrow week at 11am. Fellowship and a meal for those who wish to take part will follow. All members are asked to attend and any veterans who have an interest are welcome. Contact: Peter Flockhart, 9493 1532 (also see pre-Anzac Day notices). 50 ARMY CADET UNIT : All past cadets and officers are invited to attend a 25th birthday celebration dinner to be held on Saturday, July 1. Please respond for more information. RSVP: June 12. Contact: Capt. (AAC) Derek Langsford, 0413 878 662. mailto:dlangsford@aapt.net.au 1956 NAVY NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : These men are sought for a reunion to be held at Hickey's Tavern in the city on Wednesday, June 14, at 11am: Donald Maxwell BRINKWORTH, Alfred John FITZPATRICK, Thomas John Gordon FLINTOFF, Robert Lister GRAY, Peter HALL, Peter Robert KERBY, Melville Edward LeGUIR, William Ross PRICE, David James CLARKE, Gerald Francis HOLLINGSWORTH, Thomas Ronald TAYLOR and Raymond Stanley TREASURE. Where are they now? Contact: Barry Meakins, 9444 5270. mailto:bdm@iinet.net.au VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION : A pre-Anzac Day luncheon will be held at the RAAFA Bull Creek on Friday, April 21 from lpm till 3pm. Cost: $30 a person (includes table service main, sweets, table wines, beer and soft drinks). Dress: coat and tie with medals. RSVP April 17. Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140. PRE-ANZAC DAY 2/13 FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : The pre-Anzac Day lunch will be held at Anzac house, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Friday, April 21 at noon. Contact Mervyn 9341 4734 KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : Reminder - Kapyong Day will be rembered on Monday, April 24. Contact Ted Bandy, 9451 3651 by April 19. ANZAC DAY 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : Members planning to march are asked to assemble at Stand 65 (near Barrack Street) at 9.30am. Contact: Mervyn, 93414734. 2/32ND BATTALIOn : Returned soldiers from the 2/32nd Battalion and family members of 2/32nd old soldiers are invited to assemble in St Georges Terrace and march behind the 2/32nd banner on Anzac Day. Families are also invited to an informal gathering for lunch at the Ruth Watson playground at Kings Park (entry off Kings Park Rd near tennis courts) after the march. Contact Pauline Tonkin 9291 6026. AIR TRAINING CORPS/AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS : All former cadets and instructors are invited to join the Perth Anzac Day march with the AAFC branch of the RAAF Association. A lunch will follow the march to which wives and partners are invited. Lunch bookings: Del Willmott, 9386 4828. mailto:willmott@iinet.net.au DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOCIATION : Are you a former member of the CMF or the Navy, Army or Air Force Reserve and would like to pay your respects by marching on Anzac Day? If so, you are invited to march with the Defence Reserves Association. Form-up on the south side of St Georges Terrace near Sherwood Court (look for the banner). Members wishing to visit their old unit after the parade should leave their name at that unit's orderly room at Karrakatta. Contact: Lt-Col Dick Cook, 9321 5571. HOUSEHOLD DIVISION (GUARDS) : Former members are invited to march on Anzac Day this year with the Guards Association of WA. Form-up in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. Contact: Andy Britton, 9571 1852 or 0417 954 679. KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS ASSOCIATION : Lunch as usual at the Canning-Victoria Park RSL, Wharf Street, Cannington, at noon (for 12.30pm). Lunch cost: $12 a person. Names, payment by latest April 17. Contact: Garry Burgoyne, 9276 6248. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION (WA) : All members and non-members are welcome to march in the Anzac Day parade in the city. Assemble at the banner in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. New members welcome. Contact: Gennie, 9277 6471. SPITFIRE SQUADRONS : All former members of Spitfire squadrons and associated units are invited to join members of the Spitfire Group of WA in the Anzac Day march. Fall-in vicinity of Newspaper House, St Georges Terrace, at 9am. Look for the banner. Lunch afterwards at the Moon & Sixpence British Pub, Wentworth Plaza Hotel, Murray Street. Contact: Eric Carpenter, 9591 1800. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION : Veterans will gather at the Grosvenor Hotel, corner of Hill and Plain Streets, East Perth, for the after-march reunion on Anzac Day. Hotel meals at good prices, drinks at bar prices, no cover charge. Open to all veterans who wish come along for friendly fellowship and yarn-spinning. Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140. 5 RAR : Members are advised that 5 RAR will march with the Royal Australian Regiment on Anzac Day. A post-march function will be held at the Bar on Barrack, corner Barrack and Hay Streets, Perth, at noon. Please confirm attendance. Contact Alan McNulty, 9304 1333 or Ken Benson, 9349 0323. WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORPS ASSOCIATION (WA) : WRAAC ARA/CMF/RESV and serving members are invited to join the association behind the green and gold banner at Position H-70 (behind AWAS) at 9.30am. Contact: May, 9276 8616. WRAAF (1951-77) : Former personnel are asked to assemble in St Georges Terrace (corner Barrack Street) at 9.30am. Breakfast from 7am at Mercure Hotel, Irwin Street, Perth. Bookings essential. Contact: Lyn Morrison, 93518659.92 ----------------------------------- REUNIONS SWAN BOYS AND GIRLS ORPHANAGES : A reunion will be held at the homes in Middle Swan on Sunday, April 23, from 10am to 3pm. All welcome. Contact: Len Eckermann, 9384 3418 or Lelly Anspach, 9419 6783. mailto:lelly@iprimus.com JAMES KIERNAN PTY LTD/MAYNE NICKLESS LTD : A reunion of past employees will be held near the Vietnam veterans' memorial at the Western Power park in Kings Park on Sunday, April 23, from 11am. BYO lunch. Contact: Graeme Winters, 9316 8342. mailto:g.winters@iinet.net.au CHURCHLANDS TEACHERS' COLLEGE : A Back to the Herdies (Herdsman Hotel) 30-year reunion for the Class of 1976 will be held on Sunday, April 23, from 2pm to 10pm. Any "Hawkers" footballers and students who attended CTC from 1974-1976 are all welcome. Please bring along any memorabilia. Contact: Sandy Harold (nee Matthews), 9445 1671, or Geoff Mitchell-Burden, 0412 255 917. mailto:s.harold@westnet.com.au or mailto:geoff@rp.net.au KEWDALE HIGH SCHOOL : A 40th reunion for all past Kewdale students and staff who started or joined in 1965,1967,1968 or 1969 will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel, 331 Bulwer Street, North Perth, on Monday, April 24, from 6pm. An opportunity to "rekindle old acquaintances and recall the days of attempting to achieve their schooling in a dignified manner among the dust, noise and scaffolding while workers tried to meet deadlines". Please bring along photos and memorabilia. Contact: Yildiz Hocking (Yahiya), 9378 1935 or Ken Finch and Jan Howman (Emery) on mailto:lynk@iinet.net.au or mailto:janemehow@optusnet.com.au DANCE FORMATION TEAMS (1980-81) : A reunion for the Perth formation teams 1980/81 — coached by Keith and Marita WITHERS and danced in the World championships at the PEC before going to England and winning the 1981 UK championship — will be held at the Boardwalk Restaurant, East Fremantle, on Saturday, April 29. Cost: $45.90 a person. Contact: James and Carolyn Jones (nee Richardson), 9434 4743. TAA: Still searching for people who worked for TAA in WA — both living and dead. A reunion will be held in August and a celebration book is planned to include photos and working details of as many WA staff as possible. Relatives of deceased staff are urgently asked to get in touch. Names sought include: Terry BARNES, Bill BATES, Robyn BEGENT, Phil BERNED, Lesley BLACK, John BOXHALL, Andrea BURTON, Pixie May CALDWELL, Harry CHAMBERLAIN and Tom CLARK. More names to follow. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, April 3, 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, April 3, 2006 (The West Australian p29) ANZAC COTTAGE : Anzac Cottage at 38 Kalgoorlie Street, Mt Hawthorn, is the first Gallipoli memorial in Australia. It was built in one day in 1916. The award-winning and heritage-listed cottage will be open to the public on Sunday, April 9 from 12.30pm to 2pm. Admission is free but there is a donation box. Contact Philomena Trevor-Hunt 9593 0638. AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION : Members and prospective members are invited to attend a meeting to be held at Metplant, 1st floor, 5 Stoneham Street, Belmont, on Sunday, April 9 at 11am. Agenda: to discuss the direction and future of the association. Contact: Vic Boreham, 9337 8885. AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURE TECHNOLOGY : The Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology is seeking photographs and memorabilia about Perth's early silent movie cinemas for a display to be held in Perth later this year. Contact: Daryl Bining, nation co-ordinator, The Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology, 20 Norton Ridge Winthrop 6150. Tel 9310 3377 mailto:ammpt@iinet.net.au BRENNAN : William Dixie BRENNAN was a loco cleaner-fireman driver for the WAGR in Merredin. Hoping to hear again from his relative who wished to place a plaque on a wall dedicated to railway men who worked in the Merredin area. At the time the relative did not have the details of his years of service. This information is now to hand. Contact: Jim Medlen, 20 Growden Street Merredin 6415. Tel: 9041 1158. BUNBURY RESIDENCE : Seeking details of the first owners of the house at 78 Stirling Street, Bunbury — and the year it was built. The title mentions Ann Eliza HISLOP and her son Henry Walter HISLOP in 1923. Also named are Elizabeth CRIDLAND, Roseina PROSSER and James John Henry HISLOP. Contact: Deborah Campbell, 9791 5799. COUNTRY CALLING ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL : Plans are under way for a reunion to be held in Albany on Saturday, September 30 for the class that started in 1951. Does anyone know the whereabouts of these students: Olwyn WESTLAKE, Morris JEFFS, Barry WOODS, John IBLE, Tom AMBROSE, George OTTER, Fay GALLOP, Beverly (?) SMITH, Ken FAVAS, Ruth BEAL and Arthur JENKINS? Please reply for details. Contact: Wally Offer, 9842 5669 or Brian Wooldridge, 9841 1915. mailto:offer@iinet.net.au or mailto:bjwjwool@bigpond.com MANJIMUP IMPERIALS FOOTBALL CLUB : Past and present members, coaches, players and supporters are invited to attend the club's 75th anniversary celebrations (1931-2006) at the Manjimup clubrooms on Saturday, April 29. RSVP essential by April 7 for catering. Contact: John Ryan, 97711506, Ed Liddlelow, 9772 4230 or Peg Rubcich, 97718849. DIXON/DICKSON : Information is sought about Thomas and Sarah DIXON and their daughter Elizabeth Rothwell DIXON who was born in Fremantle in 1853. Contact: Ms M. Dixon, 10 Rountree Way, Marmion 6020. Tel: 9448 6998. EAST PERTH FOOTBALLERS : The East Perth Football Club will soon announce its "Teams of the Century". It would like to hear from relatives of former players Wally FLETCHER (1919-31), Jack GUHL (1925-38) and Ray STARR (1936-49). Contact: Bill Forrest, East Perth FC, Post Office Box 447, Leederville 6903. Tel: 9443 2259. HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 2pm. Guest speaker Geraldine LANE will be accompanied by her dog Topaz and will speak about the history and work of the Guide Dog Association in WA. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal WA Historical Society, these meetings are held in the Cityplace Conference room, Perth Railway Station concourse, and are open to everyone. Cost: $5 (includes an excellent afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. KERSHAW : The writer found a photograph of Private Harold Herbert KERSHAW among her late father-in-law's World War I mementoes. She would be happy to pass the photo back to the soldier's family. Harold was married and living in Geraldton when he enlisted in 1915. He served with the 11th Battalion and returned to Australia in 1919. Contact: Audrey Kershaw, 93614721. KINGS PARK KOKODA SERVICE : The 2/16th Battalion Association will hold its Kokoda Trail memorial day in Kings Park on Sunday, April 9. The service will begin at 11am at the 2/16th memorial about 300m north of the main memorial. All welcome. Veterans will be present to tell of their experiences on the trail and answer questions. The park track, about 300m south of the main war memorial leading down to Mounts Bay Road — with plaques affixed depicting battle sites — will be open for walking. An associate members' picnic will be held in the park on the same day. McAULIFFE : Patrick John McAULIFFE was born in Newport on the Isle of Wight and came to Australia as a baby with his family about 1864-66. Patrick married Ellen COLLINS in 1887 and died in Norseman in 1902. Patrick and Ellen had six children — Mary, Herbert, Hannah, Eugene, Myrtle and Joy. After his death, Ellen remarried to Edwin Davey. Would love to hear from all descendants and relatives. Contact: Patricia Macneil, 45 Elizabeth Avenue, Clontarf, Qld 4019. Tel: (07) 3284 6038. mailto:trishmacn@optusnet.com.au MILLERSHIP : Seeking relatives of Frederick and Elsie MILLERSHIP. The couple were married in England in 1938 before emigrating to WA. Contact: Stephanie Hume, 153-155 Dawson Street, Sale, Vic 3850. Tel: (03) 5144 5555. mailto:shume@tpg.com.au MISSING CLOCK : A clock dedicated to the writer's grandfather, Edward GAYNOR, was removed from Trades Hall in Perth to be sent for repairs, but was never replaced. Does anyone remember the clock and know what became of it? Contact: Rod Gaynor, 9409 3879. ROBINSON : John David Ranelagh ROBINSON lived in Ingle-wood in 1938. He was a newspaper representative. By 1942 he had married Shirley Ross ANDERSON and moved to "Minelup", Pingrup. They had no children. John moved to "Windsor Farm", Pinjarra, and died in 1967. Shirley died in Bayswater in 1998. Grateful if anyone can fill in any details of his life or has photographs. Contact: Mrs N. Cummins, New Pastures, Long Load, Langport, Somerset TA10 9JX UK. mailto:briannoelene@tiscali.co.uk SOUTH PERTH CRICKET : The history of the South Perth Junior Cricket Club is being compiled from its establishment around 1957 and about its office bearers. Please send information and photographs. Contact: Greg Kalajzic, 4 Brookside Avenue, South Perth 6151. Tel: 9367 6618 or 0409 289 681. mailto:gkalajzi@bigpond.net.au THORPE : The death certificate of great-great-grandmother, Martha THORPE (nee WILLIAMS) records her father's name as Thomas WILLIAMS, that she was born in the UK and lived in Australia for 87 years. This indicates Martha arrived in Australia about 1841. Any extra information on her roots would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Hazel Ryding, 9440 1265. mailto:hazelr@dodo.com.au ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL BOOK SALE : The Royal WA Historical Society's annual second-hand book sale will be held at Stirling House, 49 Broadway (corner Clark St), Nedlands, on Saturday, April 8 from 9am until 5pm. Items are half-price after 3pm. Also, bring along your old and interesting books for a valuation session by antiquarian bookseller, Robert Muir (valuation cost $2 per item). The booksale raises funds for the preservation of the RWAHS museum collection. Contact: 9386 3841. Fax: 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au SWAN RIVER PIONEERS CD : The Swan River Pioneers Group — a special interest group of the WA Genealogical Society — advises the project, First Families of the Swan River Colony 1829-38, is now available on CD. The CD includes a brief biographical description of persons arriving into or born in the Swan River Colony up to December 31, 1838 (including all of WA) with births, deaths, marriages and ship arrivals (if known). Cost: $90 (posted) or $75 if a submission has been given to the group. Please reply for an order form. Contact: WAGS, 9271 4311 or Lyn Coy (Swan River Pioneers), 9296 9520. mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au or mailto:lcoy@e-wire.net.au WA HISTORY COMPETITION : The A. E. WILLIAMS History Prize 2006 is being offered by the Royal WA Historical Society to promote interest in the history of WA. Entry to the competition is open to secondary school students from Years 10,11 and 12, and their equivalent level. A prize of $400 will be presented to the author of the winning essay. The essay topic may be on any aspect of WA history. Must be accompanied by an entry form. Closing date: Friday, June 30. Contact: RWAHS executive officer, 9386 3841. Fax 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au VETERANS & SERVICES ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY : Did you serve in the RAN? After the formation of a new subsection in the north of Perth, it has been decided to form a subsection of the Naval Association in the eastern suburbs. The association continues to be the premier organisation for serving and former members of the RAN and is constantly working to ensure members are assisted on all welfare and entitlement issues that naval service allows. Inquiries welcome. Contact: State secretary, 9592 7071 or 9592 7997. mailto:statesec@naawa.org.au 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 City Place Community Centre, Perth Railways Station (upper level) on Wednesday, April 5 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au --- REUNIONS PERTH MODERNIAN SOCIETY : The 10th annual meeting of the society will be held in the main staff room, east wing, Perth Modern School on Monday, April 10 at 5.45pm. Light refreshments after. Contact: Barrie, 9271 5184. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF WA : The group will celebrate its 95th birthday at the general meeting in the main hall, Rod Evans Centre, on Monday, April 24 at 12.30pm. Birthday cake and "Meet the Members" presentation. Past and present members and affiliated organisations are welcome. Contact: 9325 8897. mailto:ncwwa@bigpond.com DUNCRAIG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1986 will be held at the Carine Glades Tavern on April 29 at 7.30pm. Contact: Kate Hancock, 9243 5332. CANNING TENNIS CLUB : An afternoon tea reunion to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club at its present location will be held at Hedley Place, Bentley, on Sunday, April 30 at 3.30pm. Past members are invited and are also welcome to join social tennis at 1.30pm. Contact: Jenny, 9330 8856 or Di, 9457 8591. mailto:diwoods@upnaway.com COLES CAFE (1950-60) : Calling staff from Coles Basement Cafe in Hay Street, Perth during the 1950s and 60s. Some names include Helen MARSHALL, Mavis WRIGHT, Sue WINDSOR, Mrs CRESSY, Elsie TONKIN and many others. Contact: Nancy Wallis, 9726 1886. MANDURAH CWA : Past members interested in celebrating 70 years of CWA in Mandurah are sought. Any memorabilia would also be welcome. Contact: Estelle Zacher, 9534 7854. GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY : A special reunion get-together will be held at the University Club of WA on Saturday, June 17 from 2pm to 6pm. A list of members who have been connected in parish groups or the Lodge is being compiled. Memorabilia and photographs would also be appreciated. Cost: $20 a person. Please respond for more information and tickets. Contact: GFS office, 9202 1627. mailto:gfsperth@bippond.net.au. LEEMING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: The school is celebrating its 21st birthday this year and is forming an alumni or ex-students and teachers association. If interested, please reply with details. Contact: school, 9310 BOO. mailto:leeming.shs@det.wa.edu.au KALEEYA PRIVATE HOSPITAL : Past and present staff are sought for a reunion planned for' September to mark 32 years. Venue and date to be decided. Contact: Kaleeya Hospital, 9319 0300 or Jacquie Abbott, 9339 2964.

I have hit a VERY big brick wall, trying to find a family called Cross, I have been told Thomas Cross born 17?? a wire worker, had a son Richard Barrit Cross born in Bristol Gloucestershire 1808 c an ironmonger who married Elizabeth Rich 1832. I have been told he had a sister called Frances, who ran away with a footman to the U.S.A. I am looking for any other siblings & who did Thomas marry. I have a lot of info if we have the same family. laurelnoel@foxall.com.au

Dear List, hoping to find any info on the following family - Ruth Dellar b.1857 Richmond, Victoria m. James McLean b.Scotland in Victoria in 1886. Two daughters, Janet Agnes b.1889 & Ethel b.1891 were born in Victoria. The next I can find is the birth of twins Alice & Lily in 1892 in Perth. A James McLean d. 1904 in Perth, aged about the right age to have been Ruth's husband. I can find no remarriage for Ruth in the reverse marriage index and none of them appear to have returned to Victoria. Any info at all would be great. Regards Lyn

That sounds like jannice, don't expect too much. As long as she doesn't do it again. ----- Original Message ----- From: <AUS-WA-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <AUS-WA-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 10:00 AM Subject: AUS-WA-D Digest V06 #71

Hi Larysa, From the WA Pioneers Index: Deaths: Surname Given Names Father Mother Registration Year Place of Birth Age Reg. No. BIRCHER CYRIL CHARLES CHARLES LOUIS H FARRELL LILY GERTRUDE 1902 BOULDER 7M 455 BIRCHER HAROLD CHARLES CHARLES FARRELL LILLY 1903 BOULDER 5M 711 Births: Surname Given Names Father Mother Registration Year Place of Birth Reg. No. BIRCHER CYRIL CHARLES CHARLES LOUIS H FARRELL LILLY GERTRUDE 1901 BOULDER 1384 Marriages: Surname Given Names Spouse Surname Spouse Given Names Registration Year Place of Marriage Reg. No. BIRCHER ANTONIA ELIZABETH BARKER JAMES WINDEBANK 1897 PERTH 1083 BIRCHER CHARLES LOUIS HENRY FARRELL LILLY 1900 COOLGARDIE 184 There are no marriages in the WA Index for 1905 - 1935. Hope this helps. Cheers Wendy Larysa & Ian wrote: >Hello Listers, > >I am researching the Bircher family who settled in WA. Anne Catherine (formerly Brockmeyer), Henry Gust Bircher and their children namely Victoria, Antonia, Charles Louis Henry and Albert Andrew moved to WA around the mid to late 1800’s. > >Antonia married James Windebank Barker and died in Woodlupine WA in 1906. They had three children that I know of, namely Claire (married Alfred Lawrence), Phyllis and Antonia (married Charles Chappell). > >Charles Louis Henry married Lilly Farrell and lived in Coolgardie for some time before moving to NSW. It is believed he died in 1929 in St. Peters NSW. > >Victoria lived and married abroad. > >Nothing is known about Albert Andrew. > >I am researching on behalf of my sister in law Monica, (her gt-grandmother was a Brockmeyer) and would love to hear from anyone who may have information or connections to this family. > >Larysa Cheary > >Adelaide, South Australia > > > > >

Hello Listers, I am researching the ABSOLON family and I am aware there is a family by this name in WA. If anyone has done any research into the family, I would be interested to know if there is a connection to John ABSOLON and Susan(nah) STONE who married in England c1821. The marriage produced Eliza; William; Ellen or Eleanor; Mary Ann; John and George Richard. The three sons emigrated to, and stayed in Australia, seeing out their days in Cloncurry, Q. John snr. was born in Wallingford, Berkshire, England c1798. Estelle Daniels (in sunny, dry Central Qld) _________________________________________________________________ New year, new job – there's more than 100,00 jobs at SEEK http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau&_t=752315885&_r=Jan05_tagline&_m=EXT

Hello Listers, I am researching the Bircher family who settled in WA. Anne Catherine (formerly Brockmeyer), Henry Gust Bircher and their children namely Victoria, Antonia, Charles Louis Henry and Albert Andrew moved to WA around the mid to late 1800’s. Antonia married James Windebank Barker and died in Woodlupine WA in 1906. They had three children that I know of, namely Claire (married Alfred Lawrence), Phyllis and Antonia (married Charles Chappell). Charles Louis Henry married Lilly Farrell and lived in Coolgardie for some time before moving to NSW. It is believed he died in 1929 in St. Peters NSW. Victoria lived and married abroad. Nothing is known about Albert Andrew. I am researching on behalf of my sister in law Monica, (her gt-grandmother was a Brockmeyer) and would love to hear from anyone who may have information or connections to this family. Larysa Cheary Adelaide, South Australia

Hello Listers, My name is Larysa Cheary and I am new to this list. I am researching the family of William Henry Ward who settled in Western Australia having moved from South Australia in 1896. William’s wife Mary Pauline Brockmeyer died in South Australia. William died in Perth in 1933 and it is believed that he had lived at Brookmeyer farm at Namban. Children to William and Mary were: Miriam Alice – married Reiher and lived in NSW Annie Pauline – died 1921 in Midland Junction WA Henry Thomas Ward – Matilda Mary – Married Cecil Parker and died 1960 in Guildford, WA Clara Jane – Married John McQueen and died 1954 in Osborne Park, WA Francis William – died in Belgium in 1917 Richard Clarence All the children were born in South Australia. I am researching on behalf of my sister in law Monica, (her gt-grandmother was a Brockmeyer) and would love to hear from anyone who may have contacts or information. Larysa Cheary Adelaide, South Australia

Brian was a bit of a character and although he used the term "Sir" he was not really a Knight of the Realm! He died in Perth about a week ago, but his body was not discovered for a few days. I have been informed that his funeral may not be held until May 8th! Brian was born in England in 1943 and had been in Western Australia for over 20 years. He was divorced (his ex-wife apparently lives in Queensland) and he reputedly has 2 daughters (names not known) in Perth. He was an uncle to my son-in-law. I would be extremely gratefull to receive any newspaper articles, death notices, funeral notices, or other information than anyone can find on Brian, his life, or family. Cheers gm

Hi John, Only my grandparents and their children came to Sydney, the Knox family stayed in the Busselton Area and just used to come and visit us in Sydney I don't know the name of the man who married my great aunt I'm sorry, but her name was Lena I know this is a nickname of sorts, nobody remembers what her name was, the older members of the family who would have known are all dead, I am the only one who remembers even her nickname no one else rembers any more information than that. The name of the O'DEA family as follows. John & Mary O'Dea and the following children went to Sydney in the early thirties I think. Kathleen O'Dea John O'Dea Thomas O'Dea Mary O'Dea Eileen O'Dea Eileen married a man named neville MASTERS, they were my parents. I just hope these names might ring a bell with somebody. Regards, Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "John from West Aus" <jwa30513@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Knox family in the Busselton Area > Hi Anne--It would seem most of their time was in Eastern States where > does > the Busselton connection come in -- > John from West Aus > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M R Clark" <mrclark@bigpond.net.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 3:11 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] Knox family in the Busselton Area > > > Hi John, > The family name that I am interested in is KNOX, I don't know a huge > amount > them as we lost contact with them in the mid 1960's. Lena KNOX was my > grandmother's sister, her maiden name was YOUNGE,they had a son named > Davey > who I think might have worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme I think they > immigrated at about the same time as my grandparents which would have > them > arriving in the 1920's. I'm sorry to be so "Vera Vague" about them, but > that's about all I can remember being told. Some years ago a small plane > went down in Warragamba Dam, and Davey KNOX apparently took a small boat > out and rescued those on board. If this information rings a bell with > anybody I would be grateful for contact. > My grandmother's name was Mary YOUNGE she married John O'DEA they > married > in Wales in 1906. > > Regards, > Anne Masters Clark, > In Sydney. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John from West Aus" <jwa30513@bigpond.net.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:01 PM > Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > > > > Busselton is in the lower southwest of WA . What surname are you > looking > > for and what years are we looking at > > John from West Aus > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "M R Clark" <mrclark@bigpond.net.au> > > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:53 PM > > Subject: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > > > > > > Hi Listers, > > I am interested in family that may be in the Busselton area of W.A. I > am > > not sure which area of W.A this would be, can anybody advise which list > > would be best? > > > > Regards, > > Anne Clark, > > In Sydney. > > > > > ==== 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 > > > > > > > ==== 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 >

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2006 (The West Australian p34) BUTLER : Matthew BUTLER was born in England about 1862. He arrived in WA about 1886 with his parents, Patrick and Ann Butler. Matthew married Elizabeth NICHOLLS in Perth in 1886 and they had four known children: Edward George BUTLER (died 1969), Charles Henry BUTLER (d. 1959); Algernon Cecil BUTLER (d. 1942) and Ruby May BUTLER (m. Allen). Ruby May is believed to have moved to South Australia. Matthew BUTLER died in Perth on November 16,1911 aged 49. Did his widow Elizabeth remarry? Seeking any descendants to help compile the family history. Contact: Margaret Elvis, Post Office Box 117, Hamilton Hill 6963. Tel: 9337 2335, or Ron Coles, 9923 0752. mailto:ron_coles@ westnet.com.au or mailto:mimsie@iinet.net.au COCK : Information is sought on descendants and relatives of James COCK (COCKS). A daughter, Blanche Hawthorne COCK, was born in WA about 1882. Blanche moved to South Australia where she married Cecil Adolphus Beaumont COCK on October 3,1905. Hoping to hear from relatives believed to be living in WA. Contact: Carly Cabot (nee Cock), Box 328, Wanilla, SA 5607. Tel: (08) 8685 2232. DEWORBOIES : Information is sought for family history about Fredrick Herbert and Constance Chesney DEWORBOIES. Frederick was born in Greenbushes in 1906 and the family lived in Kalgoorlie. Contact: Mrs E. Fisher, 103 Doolette Street, Spearwood 6163. mailto:allendale@eftel.com --- FAMILY REUNIONS BRANKSTONE : Descendants of Grace and Harry BRANKSTONE are invited to a picnic lunch at Perry Lakes picnic ground (off Perry Lakes Drive, behind the hockey fields) on Sunday, April 23 from noon. Harry and Grace were married in Menzies in 1903 where Harry was a goldminer. They moved to Corrigin in 1920 to a Soldier Settlement farm. Eight children: Edna, Ivy, Olive, Gladys, Birdwood, Henry, Winifred and Edward. Birdwood, the writer's mother, is the only survivor. BYO "everything". Contact: Valerie Carter, 9305 3624. MAUGER : Charles and Emily MAUGER and their family arrived in WA from Jersey in April 1906 to begin farming at Balingup (Allen-dale). They had 10 children including Charles, Frank, Phil, Emily (m. MAYNARD), Jess (m. WOOLCOTT) and Florence (m. MORTIMORE). Family, friends and lost relatives are all invited to help celebrate 100 years at a lunch at the Blackwood River Tavern (the new Balingup Tavern) on Saturday, May 6 from 11am. Contact: Ray Mauger (in Eaton), 9724 1190, Jenny Bennett, 9255 4901 or Irene Courtis, 9274 0174. --- FOWLER : Canadian relative would love to hear from the family of Thomas Clydesdale FOWLER who emigrated to Australia from Lanarkshire, Scotland, after 1921. He married Catherine GILLICK, also from Lanarkshire, and they had at least one child, Thomas. Contact: Christine Woodcock, 55 Second Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3S 6R6. mailto:cdwoodcock56@sympatico.ca GUY : Descendants of John, Joseph and William GUY are sought for family history. The children were accompanied by Lizzie GUY, sailing from England on the Australind. They arrived on May 18,1912. Contact: Bernice Holbrook, 10 Bullock Street, Manjimup 6258. Tel: 9771 2889. mailto:berniceh@bigpond.com HISLOP : Frederick North HISLOP married Kathleen Muriel GORMAN in 1912. Their children are believed to be Freda, Lyle, Veronica and Noel. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact: Glenys Hatch, 10 Charing Crescent, Marangaroo 6064. Tel: 93421183. mailto:hatchag@arach.net.au HULL : Researching George Benson HULL, who was probably born in Wales as was his son, John Benson Barker (or Parker) HULL, who was born in Brynkqualt, northern Wales, ca. 1892. A WA post office directory for 1915 lists both George and John as gardeners of Jandakot. Hoping to hear from any other HULL families originating from Ireland and/or Scotland. Contact: Cynthia Hull, 4 Seventh Street, Quorn SA 5433. Tel: (08) 8648 6322. mailto:muzz@hotkey.net.au PTE JONES : The Highgate RSL-Honours Avenue Group wants to hear from relatives of Pte Artis Walter JONES (WX 331), who served in World War II with the 2/11 Battalion, also Pte Ivor William JONES (WX 7234), who served with the 2/4th Machinegun Battalion regarding their honour plaques in Marri Walk, Kings Park. Contact: Ken Jones, 9448 2415. KATANNING EVENT : The official opening of the Dongolocking School building by Terry WALDRON MLA will be at the Katanning Historical Complex, Richardson Street, Katanning, on Saturday, April 8 at 2.30pm. Dongolocking School was a wooden one-teacher school originally located at Dongolocking, east of Dumbleyung. The school was relocated to the Katanning Primary School site in the mid-1940s. It has been fully restored by the historical society and relocated to the Katanning Heritage precinct where it will be used as a school history museum with displays including items donated during Katanning's centenary in 1989. Please RSVP. Contact: Julie, 98214433 or 0407 989 544. MARKHAM GIRLS : Seeking descendents of three Irish girls for family research: Mary MARKHAM married Martin BOLGER in 1895 in Queensland, Bridget MARKHAM married William Daniel KELLY in NSW in 1895 and Margaret MARKHAM married James BRIGGS in WA in 1902. They all subsequently moved to WA. (1) Mary and Martin BOLGER's children were Margaret, Mary, Thomas, Cathleen, Martin, Bridget, James and Gerald — the writer's grandfather, who was born in 1910. (2) Bridget and William KELLY had a farm in Korrelecking. Their children were John (1897), William, Paul, Eliza (1905) and Mary. (3) Margaret and James BRIGGS took over the Sawyers Valley (Lion's Mill) store and post office. Their son James was born in Sawyers Valley in 1903. Contact: Tricia Miller, 42 Hovea Crescent, Wundowie 656C). Tel: 0419 966 086. mailto:tricks500@bigpond.com. MARSHALL : William Patrick MARSHALL was born in South Australia about 1872. The writer has William's "MARSHALL" family tree going back to the 1600s and is hoping to share information with any descendants. William MARSHALL arrived in the Narrogin area in the early 1900s. He married Mary Anne MAGNER and their children were Winnie (m. GOTTSCH), Gordon, Len, Kylie (m. WIESE), Cora (m. WARREN) and Cliff. Contact: Angela Keany, 31 Chelmsford Street, Balwyn North, Vic 3104. Tel: (03) 9857 4352. mailto:keany@melbpc.org.au. MOSMAN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL : Mosman Park Primary School will celebrate its centenary later this year and a book of stories from students and teachers is being compiled to commemorate the milestone. Organisers want to hear from the school's past students and teachers who have information and memories to share. Photographs especially appreciated. Contact: attention Lindy Brophy, c/- Mosman Park Primary School, 69 Victoria Street, Mosman Park 6012. Tel: 9384 5458. mailto:masdenmedia@iprimus.com.au NEW NORCIA PROPERTY : A history of the property Glentromie, situated north of New Norcia, is being compiled by its present owners. The historic property was settled in 1842. Tidbits, photographs and any information no matter how large or small would be appreciated. Information is particularly needed from 1888-1921 when Sir Walter PADBURY owned the property. Contact: Lyle Georgeson, Glentromie, New Norcia 6509. mailto:glentromie@bigpond.com SHREEVE : Seeking descendants of grandfather Arthur Durbridge SHREEVE for family history. Arthur lived on a sheep property at Ajana. His first marriage was to Eleanor. His second marriage was to Audrey in the 1920s or 30s. Maiden names are unknown. Hoping to fill in the gaps, including maiden names and dates. Contact-Eleanor Moody, 10 Highfield Terrace, Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Tel: (02) 6624 5457. mailto:gordnel@iprimus.com.au STRAUSS/KRAHE : The Strauss children together with parents Sophia KRAHE and John STRAUSS left Tenterfield NSW about 1900 to come to WA. They were Frederick, John, Charles (Karl), Otto, William and Minna. Associated names are MOSSMANN, SENTENELLER, ROBERTS, ROSTRON BANKS, SHEPHERD, WILKS, MAINARD, FAWCETT, BRIDGES, HOPWOOD, LIDDELOW and NORMAN. Information and descendants most welcome for coming reunion and family history book. Contact: Malcolm and Hazel Ford, 77 Prince James Avenue, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Tel: (02) 6652 6922. mailto:malford@ozemail.com.au --- VETERANS & SERVICES PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE : PO Ws of the Japanese, relatives and friends are invited to gather at Mandurah RSL Hall on Wednesday, April 12 at 11am. Contact: Win or Wai Holding, 9535 4593. RAAF POLICE : Calling ex-RAAF police members regarding the RAAF Police Association and reunions. Contact: Cathy Fletcher, 9 Ridge Close, Edgewater 6027. Tel: 9306 4497 or 0413 675 010. SOUTH WEST NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : A fourth reunion for those from the South-West who trained between April 21 and July 29,1952 will be held at Koombana Resort Cafe on Sunday, April 23 at 11am. Cost: $20 a person. BYO drinks. Please RSVP by April 16 for catering. Contact: Fred, 9721 5449; Albert, 9797 1996; Bob, 9721 3535 or Digby, 9795 8948. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS DOODLAKINE/BAANDEE : The 35th annual reunion will be held at the 10th Light Horse Memorial, Fraser Road, Kings Park, on Saturday, April 1 from 10am to 4pm. BYO lunch, chair and name tag. Memorabilia always welcome. A bus will leave Meadow Springs, Mandurah, at 9am, pick up at Safety Bay Bowling Club at 9.30am to arrive about 10.45am (plenty of room for chairs, eskies etc.). Contact (Mandurah bus): Evan Beresford, 9582 5097. Inquiries: Greta O'Brien, 9457 2039, Marj Magson, 9387 4201, Lou Steber, 9045 8276 or Bill Henderson, 93171554. ST MARY'S ANGLICAN GIRLS' SCHOOL : All past students and families are invited to the school's 85th birthday celebration fair to be held in the grounds in Elliott Road, Karrinyup, on Sunday, April 2 from 10am to 4pm. Festivities include a kite display, fashion parade, Scitech Science Show, art exhibition, silent auction, baby animals, entertainment, rides, amusement and international food. Contact: school, 9341 9111 COLLEGIUM MUSICUM CHOIR : The choir will celebrate its 30th anniversary with breakfast at the Old Swan Brewery on Saturday, April 8 at 9am. Contact: 9271 5104. EAST FREMANTLE BOWLING CLUB : Centenary celebrations will be held in the clubrooms on Sunday, April 9 at 2pm. Past and present players, men and women, welcome to come and have a bowl or just reminisce about old times, enjoy a drink and a snack. Contact: Edna Belpitt, 9335 5565, Bruno Zarins, 0409 104 418 or Don Ross, 9384 8908. FREMANTLE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : A reunion is planned at the Fremantle Hockey Club, Stevens Street, Fremantle on Sunday June 18 at 2pm. Contact Lorraine Packham 9457 1198, Jill Crawford 9310 4900, or Wendy Pritchard 0417 927 233. (Omitted last week 20070320) GOLDEN GIRLS' REUNION 2006 (IONA) : All past IONIANS who left Iona graduating Year 10 in 1954 or Year 12 in 1956 belong to this special group. In particular, searching for Thea KIRKPATRICK, Theresa DITTTNER, Maureen GIBSON, Anne TAYLOR, Irena SLACZKA, Janis CARR, Hazel KING and Shirley Ann WUNNENBERG. Contact: Alumni office, 9384 0066. Email Kylie Taylor or Sabine Hofferberth: mailto:ktaylor@iona.wa.edu.au or mailto:shofferberth@iona.wa.edu.au SHAY GAP : A reunion for past residents of Shay Gap mining town will be held at the Cruising Yacht Club, Rockingham, on Saturday, April 22 at noon. Barbecue and picnic facilities available. Contact: Jean Jones, 9527 9093 or Kery Shea (nee Jones), 9528 6858. METHODIST LADIES COLLEGE : A 30-year reunion for the Class of 76 will be held on Friday, April 28. Please respond if you have not already received an invitation. Contact: Julie Broad, 0438 591 959 or Wendy Appleyard, 0416 337 743. mailto:jujie@garedelyon.com.au. CITY BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : The school closed at the end of 2005 and a small committee is meeting to collect memorabilia, including uniforms, to archive at the Town of Cambridge library for referencing and a possible future reunion function. Please respond before Easter if you have suitable items. An information sheet to register your details is also available. Contact Helen Berryman (nee Roberts 1968-72), 93412900. Email: helen_berryman@aaptnet.au. OASIS APEXIANS : The Old Apexians (Oasis) Club of Scarborough will hold its 400th monthly meeting in September. This year is also the 75th year of Apex Australia. To help the club decide on a suitable venue to celebrate the occasion, expressions of interest with names and details are sought as soon as possible. Contact: Bob Henning, 9341 3992, John Mercer 9341 5608, Malcolm Till, 9341 5416 or Peter Lowe, 9446 3250. mailto:rhen8311@bigpond.net.au. NORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the leaving class of 1956 will be held in Mandurah on Saturday, November 4. Names and addresses for students and staff are sought as soon as possible to help with planning. Contact: Clem, 9531 4508, Jan 951 7732. 9582 3253 or Lyn, 9582

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, March 20, 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, March 20, 2006 (The West Australian p34) BATTLE OF TARANTO : The Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia is seeking anyone who was involved in the attack on Taranto, Italy, by FA A aircraft on the night of November 11,1940. Any people (or their families) from any of the squadrons involved or from HMS Illustrious living in WA, please respond. Contact: John Brown, FAAA, 26 Robinia Rise, Helena Valley 6056. Tel: 0407 442 389. mailto:brownbom@bigpond.com.au BURGESS LLOYD : Information is sought about the writer's father's cousin, Cliff BURGESS LLOYD, or his descendants. Cliff married Ailsa and their children were Margaret, David and Ailsa Mary. David served in the RAAF. For many years Cliff lived in South Perth and owned an antique business in Perth called Christy's Antiques. Contact Ross Burgess, 28 Greenough Court, Jane Brook 6056. Tel: 9274 3558. mailto:sburgess@eftel.net.au COCKBURN SOUND SHIPWRECK : The writer is a member of the Maritime Archeology Association of WA. He is preparing a book on the history of the ship Omeo wrecked on the beach in Cockburn Sound in 1905. The wreck will be affected by the new marina and possibly covered in sand. The writer would appreciate original photographs to be copied and included in the book. Contact: Ian Warne, 71 Kimberley Street, West Leederville 6007. Tel: 9380 9215. COUNTRY CALLING AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVER FOOTBALL CLUB : The club is celebrating 40 years in the South-West Football League. Past players, members and committee or anyone with photos and memorabilia are asked to get in touch with view to a mid-year reunion. Contact: Mai Yates, Augusta-Margaret River Football Club, PO Box 363, Margaret River 6285. Tel: 9757 2063. Fax: 9757 3324. mailto:hawks@amrfc.com --- DUFAYCOLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS : The Fremantle Light and Sound Discovery Centre would like to borrow (and return) colour photographs, slides, movies taken using the Dufaycolour system (1930s or earlier) for its coming historical exhibition From Daguerreotype to Digital — A Brief history of Photography. Contact: Richard Rennie, Fremantle History Museum, 9430 7966. mailto:rsrennie@plusweb.net.au HISTORY AND EDUCATION FORUM : A History and Secondary Education forum will be held at the Constitutional Centre, Havelock Street, West Perth, on Wednesday, March 22 at 5.30pm. The panel will comprise Emeritus Professor David BLACK, Mark BROWN, director of curriculum, Curriculum Council, Associate Professor Lenore LAYMAN and Meredith SOUTHEE, history teacher. Associate Professor Jenny GREGORY will chair the panel. There will be a short general meeting at 5pm prior to the panel. Inquiries: Margaret Hamilton, 9296 9306. mailto:office@historycouncilwa.org.au HOLLY : William Holly was born in Nantyglo, Wales, in 1885. He was the youngest son of John and Elizabeth HOLLY and brother of David and Abiah. William came to WA in 1909 and settled in Collie until 1914. He is known to have lived in Canada for a time and married Rebecca. They had two daughters, Betsy and Sonya. Abiah's granddaughter is hoping to hear from Betsy and Sonya for the HOLLY family tree. Contact: Maureen Relph, 3 Teal Pass, Australind. 6233. mailto:wmrelph@bigpond.com IRWIN DISTRICTS BOOK : THE CAROLINE CONNECTION: PIONEERS OF THE IRWIN DISTRICT by Elizabeth Broad, tells the story of the pioneers to the Irwin district — Caroline Wintle SMITH, Caroline RUSS/JOHNSON/GLOSSOP and Caroline Elizabeth FIELD. The book was published in 2005 and contains rare photographs of the early days of the Irwin and Dongara districts. 88 pages. Cost: $30 (inclusive). Contact: Irwin District Historical Society, Box 347, Dongara 6525. Tel: Anne Jefferys, president, 9927 1323. ITALIAN POWS/NORTHAM CAMP : The Northam Army Camp Heritage Association and Murdoch University's Centre for Social and Community Research would like to hear from anyone interned at or repatriated from the Northam army camp as an Italian prisoner of war. Information will be used to produce a videod oral history. Contact: Judith Durey, CSCR, 9360 7349. mailto:jdurey@murdoch.edu.au MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The next meeting will be in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association building, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek, tomorrow at 8pm. Bill Haskell will tell of what life became for men who survived on the Death Railway. The meeting is not restricted to members. Contact: "Midge" Carter, 9379 3760. MUNDARING SCHOOLS : Seeking copies of school photographs from the Mundaring Shire for inclusion in a 2007 heritage calendar with a "Hills schools" theme. Contact: Trish Beaman, secretary, Mundaring and Hills Historical Society, Post Office Box 334, Mundaring 6073. Tel: 9298 8944. mailto:mhhs@iinet.net.au SWAN RIVER PIONEERS : The Swan River Pioneers' Group, an interest group of the WA Genealogical Society, is calling for applications from direct descendants of early pioneers (1829-1838) who would like their "Certificate of Descendancy" to be presented at the annual Foundation Day dinner in the Swan Room, Perth Parmelia Hilton, on Saturday, June 3. Cost of certificate and badge: $20. Dinner: $60 a person. Closing date for applications: April 1. Contact: Lyn Coy, 9296 9520. mailto:lcoy@e-wire.net.au TURNER : Seeking information on descendants of Thomas TURNER and Ada Elizabeth SILVESTER for the SILVESTER family history. Thomas and Ada came to WA from Balranald, NSW, with some of their children in the early 1900s. Contact: Bev Nethercote, Post Office Box 483, Kerang, Vic 3579. mailto:plumpton2@dodo.com.au SENATOR VINCENT : An entry on Senator Victor Seddon VINCENT is being written for the Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. The writer would like to hear from family members or anyone who knows anything of the family, particularly about his parents, brothers and sisters, and about his time in Kellerberrin as a young lawyer in the early 1930s. Contact: David Hough, 36 Devon Road, Swanbourne 6010. Tel: 9384 9561 Fax: 9383 3698. mailto:d.hough@bigpond.net.au WANNEROO BOOK : Times of Wanneroo is a collection of 49 stories as told to Bill Marwick. Published by the Wanneroo and Districts Historical Society in 2005, the book tells the simple life stories of Wanneroo pioneers and others. 396 pages with 405 pictures. Cost: $47.50 (inclusive). Contact: WDHS, Post Office Box 56, Wanneroo 6946. Tel: Damian O'Brien, 9309 3611, or Margaret Cockman, 9405 1256. WORKMAN : Information and photographs are sought on descendants and relatives of Frederick and Emily WORKMAN. They had nine children: Albert, Sydney, Emily, Louisa, Emma, Arthur, Frank, Amelia and Frederick. Sydney Burt (the writer's grandfather) married Josephine Phillips in 1903. They farmed in Kulin 1903-1935 and Mandurah. Contact: Eric Carey, 9459 4942. mailto:perthnat@bigpond.com. --- ARMED FORCES 51ST BATTALION : Due to public demand the writer is working on a total rewrite of his book, FIX BAYONETS, A HISTORY OF THE 51ST BATTALION IN WORLD WAR I. Although nominal rolls have been completed, he is still searching for photographs, diaries, correspondence, letters, maps, memorabilia etc. of the men of the 51st for the book. Contact (note new address): Neville Browning, 8 Clune Court, Huntingdale 6110. Tel: 9490 6495. mailto:skip@starwon.com.au PARTNERS OF VETERANS BICTON/PALMYRA : The members are getting together for fish and chips and a movie in Fremantle tomorrow. Meet at the Bicton RSL at 9.30am. Contact: Margaret, 9337 8976. MIDLAND HILLS : All members and guests are invited to join the Midland group at the Patissarie, near Action in Midland for a cuppa and chat tomorrow at 10am. Contact: Gayle, 9274 2232. PERTH : PVA WA will hold a Suicide Awareness Session in the DVA conference room, 7th floor, Dept of Veterans Affairs, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Wednesday March 22 at 9.30am over four hours. Light lunch provided. Please RSVP today. Contact: Sandra Cross, 9225 6990 or 0421 573 700. VETERANS & SERVICES 16TH BATTALION CAMERON HIGHLANDERS ASSOCIATION : Members are advised the pre-Anzac Day reunion will be held in the sergeants' mess, Irwin Barracks, on Friday April 7 at 7.30pm. Contact: Peter, 9335 1207. 116 LT. AA REGT : Members of the regiment, their wives, partners and other interested persons are invited to attend an April lunch at Anzac House on Thursday April 6 at 11.30am for noon. Contact: D. Dick, 9294 1238. 6 RECRUIT TRAINING COY GUILDFORD-NORTHAM 1950-54 : A reunion and barbecue lunch will held at 162 Wharf Street, Cannington on Wednesday, April 5 at 11.30am. Pay on the day. Contact: Jim, 9276 9250 Regular Defence Force Welfare Association: All members are requested to attend the AGM to be held at the Victoria League, Shenton Park, on Wednesday April 5 at 1400 hrs Contact: D. Horsley, 9306 2946 REGULAR DEFENCE FORCE WELFARE ASSOCIATION : All members are requested to attend the AGM to be held at the Victoria League, Shenton Park, on Wednesday April 5 at 1400 hrs. Contact D. Horsley, 9306 2946 15TH INTAKE JANUARY 1969 (PUCKAPUNYAL VIC) :It's been 30 years since the 20-year-old Nashos" of 4 Platoon, A Company, were all together. Those interested in a reunion are asked to get in touch. Contact: Geoff Box, 9731 2757 or Peter Chapman, 9724 1461 mailto:jockadine@hotmail.com or mailto:pchapo@bigpond.net.au NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : Did you do National Service 1951-1972? The York sub-branch of the National Servicemen's Association will conduct the rededication of the final stage of the Nashos Memorial in York on Sunday April 2. National servicemen, reservists, returned servicemen and their families are welcome to attend this special day. A parade will be held assembling at the memorial site on the corner of South and Howick Streets at 10.45am. The event will finish with a BYO barbecue Contact: Aileen, 9641 4038. --- REUNIONS MANDURAH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY : A reunion of past members will be held at the society's research rooms on Saturday March 25 at 1.30pm. All past members are invited and a special welcome is extended to those WAGS members who were the foundation members of today's society. Contact: L. Shephard, 9534 2228. LA SALLE COLLEGE : Past students and teachers who attended La Salle from 1977 to either Year 10 or graduated in 1981 are invited to a 25th reunion to be held at 7th Avenue Function Room Restaurant, 74 Helena Street, Midland, on Saturday March 25 from 6pm onwards. Please RSVP. Contact: Silv Wright, 0402 071369 or Dorothy Mills, 9296 4468. KENT STREET SHS : The Kentian Society, the ex-students' association, will hold their AGM in the Aviation Centre (off Rathay Street) on Sunday March 26 at 10am. All who are interested are welcome to attend. Contact: Judith, 9458 8263. SWANBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : The Class of 1996 will hold a 10-year reunion at The Vic, 226 Hay Street, Subiaco, on Friday April 7 at 8pm. Cost: $15 to $20 a person (depending on numbers). Food provided. RSVP: March 30. Contact: Rebecca, 0423 686 263. SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF THE SACRED HEART: Past students, teachers and friends are invited to the annual reunion to be held at the convent in York Street, South Perth, on Saturday April 8. Mass at 2pm followed by afternoon tea (please note the change to Saturday). Contact: Elna Williams, 9313 1112. MAZENOD COLLEGE : The MAZENOD College community would like as many past students, parents, friends and staff to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the college on May 6-7. A celebratory ball will be held at the Sheraton Perth Hotel on Saturday May 6. Tickets are limited. Sunday May 7 includes a whole day of events starting with Mass in the gym at 11am. Reply to register interest or buy ball tickets. Contact: college, 92916500. MORRISON PARK BOWLING CLUB : After 34 years the club has ceased to exist. A "Wake" will be held under the Morrison Park banner for what would appear to be the "last rites" on Saturday May 13 at 9.30am for 10am start. Cost: $10 a person, includes a sausage sizzle. Men's "teams of four" to be drawn up on the day. Contact: club, 9274 8894, Jack Turner, 9294 1662, Fred Seward, 9274 3066 or Len Waltho, 9294 2283. --End--

Hi John, The family name that I am interested in is KNOX, I don't know a huge amount them as we lost contact with them in the mid 1960's. Lena KNOX was my grandmother's sister, her maiden name was YOUNGE,they had a son named Davey who I think might have worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme I think they immigrated at about the same time as my grandparents which would have them arriving in the 1920's. I'm sorry to be so "Vera Vague" about them, but that's about all I can remember being told. Some years ago a small plane went down in Warragamba Dam, and Davey KNOX apparently took a small boat out and rescued those on board. If this information rings a bell with anybody I would be grateful for contact. My grandmother's name was Mary YOUNGE she married John O'DEA they married in Wales in 1906. Regards, Anne Masters Clark, In Sydney. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John from West Aus" <jwa30513@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > Busselton is in the lower southwest of WA . What surname are you looking > for and what years are we looking at > John from West Aus > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M R Clark" <mrclark@bigpond.net.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:53 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > > > Hi Listers, > I am interested in family that may be in the Busselton area of W.A. I am > not sure which area of W.A this would be, can anybody advise which list > would be best? > > Regards, > Anne Clark, > In Sydney. >

Hi Anne--It would seem most of their time was in Eastern States where does the Busselton connection come in -- John from West Aus ----- Original Message ----- From: "M R Clark" <mrclark@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 3:11 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] Knox family in the Busselton Area Hi John, The family name that I am interested in is KNOX, I don't know a huge amount them as we lost contact with them in the mid 1960's. Lena KNOX was my grandmother's sister, her maiden name was YOUNGE,they had a son named Davey who I think might have worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme I think they immigrated at about the same time as my grandparents which would have them arriving in the 1920's. I'm sorry to be so "Vera Vague" about them, but that's about all I can remember being told. Some years ago a small plane went down in Warragamba Dam, and Davey KNOX apparently took a small boat out and rescued those on board. If this information rings a bell with anybody I would be grateful for contact. My grandmother's name was Mary YOUNGE she married John O'DEA they married in Wales in 1906. Regards, Anne Masters Clark, In Sydney. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John from West Aus" <jwa30513@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > Busselton is in the lower southwest of WA . What surname are you looking > for and what years are we looking at > John from West Aus > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M R Clark" <mrclark@bigpond.net.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:53 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] Re: Busselton Area > > > Hi Listers, > I am interested in family that may be in the Busselton area of W.A. I am > not sure which area of W.A this would be, can anybody advise which list > would be best? > > Regards, > Anne Clark, > In Sydney. > ==== 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

Could sks please try to help me in finding the death of "Alexander Benjamin McDonald STEWART". He died sometime between 1912 and 1930. Any help greatly appreciated, Jenni Researching Parsons, Copping, Clancy, McHugh, O'Neill, Summers, Dawson, Comben, Flann, Maynard, Cotton, Cake, Humber, Mead, Meek, White, Furmage and Glover.

Hi Jenni, This may be him: *First Names* *Last Name* *Application Number* ALEXANDER BENJAMIN STEWART FB00008822 /*Names are only recorded in capitals*/ /*See legend for application code details*/ *Aged (Years)* *Date of Death* *Suburb* 61 09/02/1926 EAST FREMANTLE *Grave Location* FREMANTLE UNDENOMINATIONAL MON R2 0008 /*Cemetery*/ /*Area or Denomination*/ /*Section*/ /*Gravesite*/ From the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board site at: http://www.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php Cheers Wendy Jenni Cotton wrote: > Could sks please try to help me in finding the death of "Alexander > Benjamin McDonald STEWART". He died sometime between 1912 and 1930. > > Any help greatly appreciated, > > Jenni > > > > Researching Parsons, Copping, Clancy, McHugh, O'Neill, Summers, > Dawson, Comben, Flann, Maynard, Cotton, Cake, Humber, Mead, Meek, > White, Furmage and Glover. > > > > ==== 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 >

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to locate a Jim WILLIAMS who was "adopted" by a distant relative, Charles PAULL and his wife, Sarah Frances (Fanny) SMALES. Jim is allegedly the son of Charles PAULL and Elsie WILLIAMS, who was working on his farm. Jim was born during WW2 and when Elsie's husband returned from the war he took Elsie & their other children back....but not Jim, who he knew was not his child. Jim inherited Charles PAULL's farm called "Whitehouse" at Pinjarra when Charles died in 1966. I have searched the white pages for Jim and have sent a letter to J.Williams in Pinjarra, but it was not Jim. Does anyone have any hints as to where I should start searching for him? He would be about 65 years old now. Should I try the Pinjarra council? How can I access the WA electoral roll? Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. Roger Size Mt Gambier South Australia Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com